derby

der·by

noun \ˈdər-bē, especially British ˈdär-\

plural derbies

Definition of DERBY

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 <bicycle derby>

3

: a man's stiff felt hat with dome-shaped crown and narrow brim

Examples of DERBY

1. a derby between Manchester United and Manchester City

Illustration of DERBY

Origin of DERBY

Edward Stanley †1834, 12th earl of Derby

First Known Use: 1796

Rhymes with DERBY

herby