derby

/ˈdɜɹ.bi/

UK: /ˈdɑː.bi/

DꞫɹ · bi (2 syllables)

English Noun Top 11,273

Definition

Any of several annual horse races.

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

"a donkey derby"
"He began to fan her with his hat. That was successful, for he struck her nose with the brim of his derby and she opened her eyes."
"Defeat sees Forest remain a point outside the top six with a derby against Leicester up next."