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derby

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɝbi/ · UK /ˈdɑːbi/

derby means: An organized race, especially one involving horses.

noun

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An organized race, especially one involving horses.

  • Her horse won the derby.
  • We watched the annual derby from the stands.
  • Several riders entered their horses in the derby.

Similar words: race

Common phrases: horse derby, annual derby, win a derby

Questions about derby

What does derby mean?

An organized race, especially one involving horses.

What is derby in other languages?

Türkçe: derbi · Español: derbi · Français: derby · Deutsch: Derby · Italiano: derby · 日本語: ダービー

How do you pronounce derby?

In American English /ˈdɝbi/; in British English /ˈdɑːbi/.

How do you use derby in a sentence?

Her horse won the derby. We watched the annual derby from the stands.

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