1. a type of hard hat with a rounded crown, typically worn by men
Usage: also called bowler hat
2. a horse race, especially an important annual race
3. a sports competition between two rival teams from the same area
Usage: sports

Examples

• The gentleman tipped his black derby as he walked past.
• She wore a stylish derby with her formal outfit.
• The Kentucky Derby is held every May at Churchill Downs.
• Thousands of spectators attended the annual derby.
• The local derby between the two soccer teams drew huge crowds.
• The city derby is always the most exciting game of the season.