How to pronounce derby
American English pronunciation
DUR-bee
- IPA
- /ˈdɝbi/
- Syllables
- DUR · bee (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What derby means
Most people know derby in its everyday sense. Here's its other meaning.
A stiff, round felt hat with a narrow brim
In a sentence: Grandpa wore his black derby and carried a cane in the town parade.
Where it comes from: It is named after the Derby, a famous English horse race named for an Earl of Derby. The name goes back to Derby, a town in England.
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