Derby
1 Americannoun
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a race for three-year-old horses that is run annually at Epsom Downs, near London, England: first run in 1780.
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any of certain other important annual horse races, usually for three-year-old horses, especially the Kentucky Derby.
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(lowercase) a race or contest, usually one open to all who wish to enter and offering a prize for the winner.
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(lowercase) any endeavor or venture regarded as a competition.
to win the gubernatorial derby.
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Also called bowler. (lowercase) a stiff felt hat with rounded crown and narrow brim, worn chiefly by men.
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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)
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a unitary authority in central England, in Derbyshire. Pop: 233 200 (2003 est). Area: 78 sq km (30 sq miles)
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a firm-textured pale-coloured type of cheese
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a green-and-white Derby cheese flavoured with sage
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an annual horse race run at Epsom Downs, Surrey, since 1780: one of the English flat-racing classics
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any of various other horse races
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a football match between two teams from the same area
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Etymology
Origin of Derby
First recorded in 1830–40; after Edward Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (died 1834), who instituted the race
Example Sentences
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He said he had originally been looking forward to watching the Old Firm derby on Sunday.
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Gunners fans are still celebrating their emphatic win in the north London derby a week ago and will revel in the idea of some early St Totteringham's Day celebrations - the previous earliest was on 9 March in 2008.
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Research from the University of South Wales, Derby University and Manchester University showed modern brides are reluctant to buy pre-loved gowns because they're worried about stains, smells - and even "curses".
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It's an Old Firm derby, but not as we've known it for an awfully long time.
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Watch highlights as Wolves dent Aston Villa's Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-0 home win, ensuring they better the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby County.
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