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derby

[ˈdɑrbi]

derby Definition

  • 1a horse race that takes place annually and is usually restricted to horses that have not won any of the major races in the previous year
  • 2a sports match between two teams from the same area or city

Using derby: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "derby" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Example

    The local derby between Manchester United and Manchester City is always a highly anticipated match.

  • Example

    She placed a bet on the horse she liked the most in the derby.

derby Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with derby

  • a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track

    Example

    She joined a roller derby team and has been practicing every week.

  • short for 'the Derby Stakes', a famous horse race held annually in Epsom, England

    Example

    He won the Derby last year with his horse, Thunderbolt.

  • a sports match between two teams from the same area or city

    Example

    The local derby between Liverpool and Everton is always a heated match.

Origins of derby

from the name of the Earl of Derby, who established the first horse race of this kind in 1780

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Summary: derby in Brief

The term 'derby' [ˈdɑrbi] refers to two different types of competitions. The first is a horse race that is usually limited to horses that have not won any major races in the previous year, such as the Kentucky Derby. The second is a sports match between two teams from the same area or city, also known as a local derby. Other phrases include 'roller derby,' a contact sport played on roller skates, and 'the Derby,' short for the Derby Stakes, a famous horse race held in Epsom, England.