Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

darby

1 American  
[dahr-bee] / ˈdɑr bi /

noun

Building Trades.

plural

darbies
  1. a float having two handles, used by plasterers.


Darby 2 American  
[dahr-bee] / ˈdɑr bi /

noun

  1. a city in SE Pennsylvania.


Darby British  
/ ˈdɑːbɪ /

noun

  1. Abraham. 1677–1717, British iron manufacturer: built the first coke-fired blast furnace (1709)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of darby

1565–75; perhaps after a proper name or Derby, England

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Demand for Toyota, Perodua and BMW models will likely buoy contributions to Sime Darby associate UMW, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

She is positive on Sime Darby’s industrial segment’s long-term outlook, supported by infrastructure projects, sustained commodity demand in Australia, potentially higher mining activity amid elevated copper prices, and rising data-center investments in Malaysia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Darby Dunn of Canyon Country Canyon has had some big scoring nights and is at 26.2 points over 25 games.

From Los Angeles Times

TA Securities maintains an underweight rating on Malaysia’s auto sector and keeps Bermaz Auto, MBM Resources and Sime Darby at sell.

From The Wall Street Journal

The impact of these technologies might be felt by the consumer, says Heather Darby, an agronomist and soil specialist at the University of Vermont.

From BBC