Derby

Pronunciation: /dɜrbi/

Definitions of derby

noun any contest or competition

Example Sentences

A1 I went to watch a derby match between two local football teams.

A2 The derby between the two rival schools was intense and exciting.

B1 Attending the annual derby is a tradition in our town.

B2 The derby between the two top teams in the league drew a huge crowd.

C1 The derby match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

C2 The derby rivalry between the two cities has been going on for decades.

Examples of derby in a Sentence

formal The annual horse racing derby is a highly anticipated event in our town.

informal Are you going to the football derby this weekend?

slang I heard the roller derby last night was crazy!

figurative The competition between the two companies can be described as a business derby.

Grammatical Forms of derby

• plural: derbies
• comparative: more derby
• superlative: most derby
• present tense: derby
• future tense: will derby
• perfect tense: have derbied
• continuous tense: is derbying
• singular: derby
• positive degree: derby
• infinitive: to derby
• gerund: derbying
• participle: derbied

Origin and Evolution of derby

First Known Use: 1780 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'derby' originates from the name of the Earl of Derby, who organized a horse race in 1780 known as the Derby Stakes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'derby' has come to be used to describe any horse race or sporting event that is named after the original Derby race. It has also been extended to refer to any competition or contest between rivals.