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Added 10 October 2026

derby

/ˈdɑː.bi/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about derby at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Any of several annual horse races.
Any organized race.
a donkey derby
A bowler hat.

Origin

From Epsom Derby horse race, named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby. Ultimately from Derby.

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