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- DictionaryDer·by/ˈdərbē/
noun
- 1. an annual horse race for three-year-olds, founded in 1780 by the 12th Earl of Derby. The race is run on Epsom Downs in England in late May or early June.
- 2. a bowler hat. North American
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a sports event between teams in the same area or town, especially football teams: Arsenal have the upper hand in this North London derby. Sunday night's derby match in Madrid was thrilling. Synonym. local derby. a type of horse race that is held every year, usually for 3-year-old horses:
1. : any of several horse races held annually and usually restricted to three-year-olds. 2. : a race or contest open to all comers or to a specified category of contestants. a bicycle derby. 3. British : a game between local sports teams.
noun. , plural Der·bies. a race for three-year-old horses that is run annually at Epsom Downs, near London, England: first run in 1780. any of certain other important annual horse races, usually for three-year-old horses, especially the Kentucky Derby.
The Derby is the name of a race for three-year-old horses that takes place each year. In Britain, it refers to a race that takes place in Epsom. In the United States, it refers particularly to the Kentucky Derby.
1. a race for three-year-old horses held annually at Epsom Downs, near London, England: first run in 1780. 2. any of certain other annual horse races, esp. the Kentucky Derby. 3. ( l.c.) a race or contest, usu. one open to all entrants.
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DERBY definition: 1. a type of sports competition: 2. a type of horse race 3. a round, hard, black hat worn by men…. Learn more.
5 days ago · That was successful, for he struck her nose with the brim of his derby and she opened her eyes. ( sports ) A sports match between rival teams . ( sports ) A local derby .
any of certain other important annual horse races, usually for three-year-old horses, especially theKentucky Derby. ( lowercase ) a race or contest, usually one open to all who wish to enter and offering a prize for the winner.
A derby is a type of hat that's round, felt, stiff, and has a narrow brim. Wear one with a little mustache and a cane, and you’ll look just like Charlie Chaplin.
