derby

[US]/'da:bi/
[UK]/ˈdə..bi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a horse race for three-year-old horses held annually in England at Epsom Downs, near London
Word Forms
Pluralderbies

Phrases & Collocations

local derby

football derby

kentucky derby

Example Sentences

The local derby between the two rival teams ended in a draw.

Fans are looking forward to the upcoming derby match.

The derby game was filled with intense rivalry and excitement.

Players train extra hard for derby matches.

The derby atmosphere in the stadium was electric.

The derby ended with a controversial penalty decision.

The derby day is always marked on the calendar for fans.

The derby between the two cities is a highlight of the season.

The derby rivalry goes back decades.

The derby match attracted a record number of spectators.

Real-world Examples

It is the 34th horse to win both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

Source: NPR News May 2014 Compilation

Easter in Bermuda, then Kentucky Derby weekend.

Source: Go blank axis version

" He's quicker at climbing down holes than I am. Just hold out while I fix the derbies."

Source: The Adventure of the Red-Headed League

That's cool. So you said derby, that's your team?

Source: American English dialogue

He won two very big races recently, the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd and the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

Source: CNN Selected June 2015 Collection

Derby! OK, interesting. OK, sorry... Do you ever go the away games?

Source: American English dialogue

We might have been celebrating that Derby winner this evening… next year perhaps?

Source: Daily English Listening | Bilingual Intensive Reading

In their tight overcoats and derby hats they looked like a vaudeville team.

Source: Selected Short Stories of Hemingway

We must certainly let neighbor Derby have her if she will possibly answer his purpose.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

Oh, OK. So, derby means when you play your rival team?

Source: American English dialogue

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