Derby
noun
A sports competition between teams in the same area.
The local derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid always draws a crowd.
noun
A type of hat with a rounded top and a rim.
Charlie Chaplin often wore a derby hat in his films.
noun
A small city in England where the name comes from.
Derby is a city in the East Midlands region of England.
noun
An annual horse racing event established by the Earl of Derby.
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous horse races in the world.
noun
A large, flat-bottomed fishing boat.
We took a derby out to the middle of the lake to catch fish.
noun
A sports competition between teams in the same area.
The local derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid always draws a crowd.
noun
A type of hat with a rounded top and a rim.
Charlie Chaplin often wore a derby hat in his films.
noun
A small city in England where the name comes from.
Derby is a city in the East Midlands region of England.
noun
An annual horse racing event established by the Earl of Derby.
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous horse races in the world.
noun
A large, flat-bottomed fishing boat.
We took a derby out to the middle of the lake to catch fish.
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Local Rivalry
Used for matches where teams have a historical rivalry within the same city or area.
The derby between the two local teams was intense.
Pro Tip 2/3Fan's Highlight
Fans often consider it the most anticipated match of the season.
Fans were excited about the upcoming derby.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misuse
Don't confuse 'derby' with a general competition; it's specifically between local rivals.
They wrongly called the international match a 'derby'.
Pro Tip 1/3Local Rivalry
Used for matches where teams have a historical rivalry within the same city or area.
The derby between the two local teams was intense.
Pro Tip 2/3Fan's Highlight
Fans often consider it the most anticipated match of the season.
Fans were excited about the upcoming derby.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misuse
Don't confuse 'derby' with a general competition; it's specifically between local rivals.
They wrongly called the international match a 'derby'.
Pro Tip 1/3Local Rivalry
Used for matches where teams have a historical rivalry within the same city or area.
The derby between the two local teams was intense.
Pro Tip 2/3Fan's Highlight
Fans often consider it the most anticipated match of the season.
Fans were excited about the upcoming derby.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misuse
Don't confuse 'derby' with a general competition; it's specifically between local rivals.
They wrongly called the international match a 'derby'.
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hit us that this is the first team in Lebanon we actually started the face roller derby team here in baby three two one coming you're good kitty my try to lean on me and you just simply don't care about me you just like push yourself ok I'm not try to help you
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How vultures can help...
We look up and to the left and see vultures circling round and round. It occurred to me at this very moment that if these ladies at the derby are aware of vulture's connection to death, then why aren't we talking more about these birds at crime scenes?
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See Why This Roller...
hit us that this is the first team in Lebanon we actually started the face roller derby team here in baby three two one coming you're good kitty my try to lean on me and you just simply don't care about me you just like push yourself ok I'm not try to help you
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How vultures can help...
We look up and to the left and see vultures circling round and round. It occurred to me at this very moment that if these ladies at the derby are aware of vulture's connection to death, then why aren't we talking more about these birds at crime scenes?
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Quote examples
Dick Van Dyke
American Actor
I was a 'Laurel and Hardy' nut. I got to know Laurel at the end of his life, and it was a great thrill for me. He left me his bow tie and derby and told me that if they ever made a movie about him, he'd want me to play him.
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Javier Zanetti
Argentinian Athlete
Maldini was a key figure in world football. I have always had great admiration for him as a player and as a human being. I faced him in many derbies - he was tough but always very loyal.
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Nemanja Matic
Serbian Athlete
The Manchester derby, for our supporters, is the most important game in the season. Always, a few days before the game, the people create that atmosphere that is special to them.
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Louis van Gaal
Dutch Athlete
I think, always, the form of the players is a decisive factor. And a game-plan and the referee. He can influence the game. And in a derby, a cool head is also very important.
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Eran Zahavi
Israeli Athlete
The derby is always the most important match of the year and it's always nice to score goals against the leaders and the best teams.
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Jurgen Klopp
German Coach
In Dortmund, they say the derby is more important than the championship. You can feel it around the game.
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Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
Argentina against Brazil is the most important derby between national teams.
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David Moyes
Scottish Coach
The Merseyside derby is a terrific game full of passion, full of quality.
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Chris Smalling
English Athlete
Playing in the Manchester derby definitely helped me.
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Ederson
Athlete
I already know about the importance of the derby.
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Dick Van Dyke
American Actor
I was a 'Laurel and Hardy' nut. I got to know Laurel at the end of his life, and it was a great thrill for me. He left me his bow tie and derby and told me that if they ever made a movie about him, he'd want me to play him.
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Javier Zanetti
Argentinian Athlete
Maldini was a key figure in world football. I have always had great admiration for him as a player and as a human being. I faced him in many derbies - he was tough but always very loyal.
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Nemanja Matic
Serbian Athlete
The Manchester derby, for our supporters, is the most important game in the season. Always, a few days before the game, the people create that atmosphere that is special to them.
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Louis van Gaal
Dutch Athlete
I think, always, the form of the players is a decisive factor. And a game-plan and the referee. He can influence the game. And in a derby, a cool head is also very important.
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Eran Zahavi
Israeli Athlete
The derby is always the most important match of the year and it's always nice to score goals against the leaders and the best teams.
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Jurgen Klopp
German Coach
In Dortmund, they say the derby is more important than the championship. You can feel it around the game.
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Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
Argentina against Brazil is the most important derby between national teams.
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David Moyes
Scottish Coach
The Merseyside derby is a terrific game full of passion, full of quality.
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Chris Smalling
English Athlete
Playing in the Manchester derby definitely helped me.
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Ederson
Athlete
I already know about the importance of the derby.
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