Meaning & use
derby
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a sporting event, especially a horse race or a match between local rival teams.
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Fans from both cities packed the stadium for the annual soccer derby.
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous horse races in the world.
A note on using this word
In American English, 'derby' also names a type of rounded hat (called a 'bowler' in British English).
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Another way to use it
2. noun
a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow brim (called a bowler hat in British English).
He wore an old-fashioned derby and a bow tie to the vintage-themed party.
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