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- [dur-bee; for 1, 2 also British dahr-bee]
- /ˈdɜr bi; for 1, 2 also British ˈdɑr bi/
- /ˈdɑː.bi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dur-bee; for 1, 2 also British dahr-bee]
- /ˈdɜr bi; for 1, 2 also British ˈdɑr bi/
Definitions of derby word
- 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
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Origin of derby
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; after Edward Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (died 1834), who instituted the race
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Parts of speech for Derby
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derby popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
derby usage trend in Literature
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