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When you ran out the tunnel at the old Easter Road for a derby game, you'd get a spittal right on the back of your head. They were spitting on you as you ran out, which actually helped get you going. It was some place.
Drew Busby

Meaning of "derby" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DERBY

derby  [ˈdɜːrbɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DERBY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Derby is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DERBY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

derby

Derby

Derby is a city and unitary authority area in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, of which it was traditionally the county town. In the 2011 census, the city had a population of 248,700. As home to Lombe's Mill, the first factory in the world, Derby is considered a birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. With the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, and due to its strategic central location, the city grew to become a foremost centre of the British rail industry. Today, Derby is an internationally renowned centre for advanced transport manufacturing, home to the world’s second largest aero-engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, and Derby Litchurch Lane Works—the UK's only remaining train manufacturer. The Toyota Manufacturing UK's automobile headquarters is found just South of the city at Burnaston.

Definition of derby in the English dictionary

The definition of derby in the dictionary is a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow curved brim Also called : bowler.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DERBY

derange
deranged
derangement
deranger
derate
derating
deration
deray
Derbent
derbies
Derbys
Derbyshire
dere
derealisation
derealization
derecognise
derecognition
derecognize
deregister
deregistration

WORDS THAT END LIKE DERBY

Crown Derby
demolition derby
donkey derby
herby
Kentucky Derby
local Derby
overby
owerby
roller derby
sage Derby
soapbox derby
the Derby

Synonyms and antonyms of derby in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DERBY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «derby» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of derby

Translation of «derby» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DERBY

Find out the translation of derby to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of derby from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «derby» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

德比
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

derby
570 millions of speakers

English

derby
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डर्बी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دربي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дерби
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

derby
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডের্ভি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Derby
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Derby
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Melone
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダービー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

더비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Derby
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trận derby
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டெர்பி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डर्बी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

derby
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Derby
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Derby
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дербі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Derby
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ντέρμπι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

derby
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

derby
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

derby
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of derby

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DERBY»

The term «derby» is very widely used and occupies the 8.304 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DERBY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about derby

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6 QUOTES WITH «DERBY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word derby.
1
Drew Busby
When you ran out the tunnel at the old Easter Road for a derby game, you'd get a spittal right on the back of your head. They were spitting on you as you ran out, which actually helped get you going. It was some place.
2
Timothy F. Cahill
I hold the record now with Dixie Dean for being the only Everton player to score three Merseyside derby goals at Anfield. I still hope to better it. Things like that, the fans never forget.
3
Charlie Chaplin
That is why, no matter how desperate the predicament is, I am always very much in earnest about clutching my cane, straightening my derby hat and fixing my tie, even though I have just landed on my head.
4
Paul Ince
Marcel Desailly was pretty hard when I played against him in a Milan derby.
5
Brian Posehn
There's a roller derby girl that goes by that name, 'Nerd Rage,' and she named herself after my album.
6
Lauren Socha
Derby born and bred, mate.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DERBY»

Discover the use of derby in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to derby and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Black Winning Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby
This work examines the presence of black jockeys in the Kentucky Derby, from the first instance of slaves working as stable hands and tending their masters' horses to the first black jockey to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby in 1875 and ...
James Robert Saunders, Monica Renae Saunders, 2002
2
Roller Derby: The History and All-Girl Revival of the ...
Encircling the story of roller derby are vintage promo paraphernalia and historical photographs, as well as stunning, full-colour and b/w modern shots of the women, the bouts and the sport.
Catherine Mabe, 2007
3
Bunion Derby: The 1928 Footrace Across America
The story of Charley Pyle's 3,400-mile cross country race and extravaganza and the men who endured 84 days of mountains, deserts, mud, and sandstorms to compete for a $25,000 grand prize.
Charles B. Kastner, 2007
4
Down and Derby: The Insider's Guide to Roller Derby
Down and Derby will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the sport.
Alex Cohen, Jennifer Barbee, 2010
5
Derby Girl
Meet Bliss Cavendar, a blue haired, indie-rock loving misfit stuck in the tiny town of Bodeen, Texas.
Shauna Cross, 2007
6
Derby Dreams
Some of the shattered Derby dreams are described as well. Included is the story of the tumultuous feud between horse owner Jim T. Williams and jockey Roscoe Troxler, whom Williams accused of throwing the 1911 race.
Jim Bolus, 1996
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Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great
The tools and recipes in this book will help readers uncover and solve hidden and not-so-hidden problems with their technology and methodology. It offers tips to fix the problems faced on a software development project on an ongoing basis.
Esther Derby, Diana Larsen, 2006
8
Royal Crown Derby
This book tells the fascinating story of the porcelains produced over 250 years at the three Derby factories, Nottingham Road, King Street and Osmaston Road, where Royal Crown Derby continues its tradition of excellence.
Margaret Sargeant, 2000
9
The Roller Derby Athlete
This new book is the first to cover roller derby from a practical sports perspective and offer advice on tactics, fitness, training, injury-prevention and nutrition.
Ellen Parnavelas, 2013
10
Derby
Here is the first pictorial history of Derby, a community with a glorious Colonial past, a manufacturing era that spurred development throughout Connecticut's lower Naugatuck Valley, and a strong and enduring interest in its heritage.
Derby Historical Society, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DERBY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term derby is used in the context of the following news items.
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Who's in, who's out for MLB Home Run Derby?
Ken Griffey Jr., a 13-time All-Star and three-time Home Run Derby champ, said the Home Run Derby is bigger than the game itself at this point. «Cincinnati.com, Jul 15»
2
Rob Lane: Inquest opens into death of Derby teacher as more …
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Derby teacher who was found dead at his home. Rob Lane's inquest heard that officers were called ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Will Hughes predicts fight for places at Derby County
Derby County midfielder Will Hughes believes that competition for places at the iPro Stadium will be fierce over the forthcoming season. «The Football League, Jul 15»
4
Vandals damage police 'capture bikes' in Derby city centre
TWO of the 10 police "capture bikes" that have been placed around Derby city centre to deter crime have been vandalised. One of the bikes, ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Named and shamed: Find out who's been in Derbyshire's courts
RUPERT Fogo, 20, of Princes Street, Derby, was committed to detention for 22 weeks suspended for 18 months, with a thinking skills ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Weekend awash with local festivals, parades, and Milk Carton Derby
Participants in last year's Seafair Milk Carton Derby on Green Lake. This year's derby happens Saturday. (Alan Berner/The Seattle Times). «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
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Opinion: 'Dad was a bartender at Derby's Old Bell in the 1930s'
THE Derby Telegraph receives lots of letters each week on issues affecting Derby and Derbyshire, as well as further afield. This one looks at ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Derby Moor students visit Compendium Living's Castleward …
GEOGRAPHY students experienced a practical school trip to a major regeneration site in Derby, as part of their GCSE studies. Nearly 70 year ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Star power? Cub duo in HR Derby what MLB needs for new-look event
I had a ton of fun last year watching the derby. It'd be something really cool to be in.” Bryant said on Monday that when he got the call that he'd ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
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Triple Crown winning trainer Bob Baffert nominates three to the …
Triple Crown winning trainer Bob Baffert has connected for three wins in the Grade II $500,000-added Indiana Derby, the state's richest horse ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»

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