ALL meanings of derby
Der·by
D d - proper noun 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. 3
- countable noun derby A derby is a sporting event involving teams from the same area or city. 3
- countable noun derby A derby is a sports competition or race where there are no restrictions or limits on who can enter. 3
- countable noun derby A derby is a round, hard hat with a narrow brim which is worn by men. Derbies are no longer very common. 3
- noun derby a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow curved brim 3
- noun derby any of various other horse races 3
- noun derby a city in central England, in Derby unitary authority, Derbyshire: engineering industries (esp aircraft engines and railway rolling stock); university (1991). Pop: 229 407 (2001) 3
- noun derby a unitary authority in central England, in Derbyshire. Pop: 233 200 (2003 est). Area: 78 sq km (30 sq miles) 3
- noun derby a firm-textured pale-coloured type of cheese 3
- noun derby Earl of. title of Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley. 1799–1869, British statesman; Conservative prime minister (1852; 1858–59; 1866–68) 3
- noun derby a race for three-year-old horses, run annually at Epsom Downs in Surrey 3
- noun derby any similar horse race; esp., the Kentucky Derby 3
- noun derby any of various contests or races, open to anyone who wishes to enter 3
- noun derby a stiff felt hat with a round crown and curved brim; bowler 3
- noun derby city in Derbyshire, central England: county district pop. 219,000 3
- abbreviation DERBY Derbyshire 3
- noun derby sport: horse race 1
- noun derby sport: local competition 1
- noun derby man's hat 1
- noun derby Any of several annual horseraces. 1
- noun derby a city in Derbyshire in central England. 1
- abbreviation DERBY Derbyshire. 1
- noun derby a city in S Connecticut. 1
- noun plural derby a race for three-year-old horses that is run annually at Epsom Downs, near London, England: first run in 1780. 1
- noun plural derby any of certain other important annual horse races, usually for three-year-old horses, especially the Kentucky Derby. 1
- noun plural derby (lowercase) a race or contest, usually one open to all who wish to enter and offering a prize for the winner. 1
- noun plural derby (lowercase) any endeavor or venture regarded as a competition: to win the gubernatorial derby. 1
- noun plural derby (lowercase). Also called bowler. a stiff felt hat with rounded crown and narrow brim, worn chiefly by men. 1
- noun derby By extension, any organized race. 0
- noun derby (US) A bowler hat. 0
- noun derby (sports) A local derby (qv). 0