Derby

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɑː(ɹ).bi/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)bi
• US IPA: /ˈdɝ.bi/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)bi

Origin

From Epsom Derby horse race, named after .

Noun

1. Any of several annual horseraces.
2. By extension, any organized race.
3. (US) A bowler hat
• 1906, O. Henry, He began to fan her with his hat. That was successful, for he struck her nose with the brim of his derby and she opened her eyes.
4. (sports) A local derby
• 2011, April 15, Saj Chowdhury, Norwich 2 - 1 Nott'm Forest, Defeat sees Forest remain a point outside the top six with a derby against Leicester up next.

Derived terms

• demolition derby
• local derby
• roller derby

Anagrams

• DBEYR