derby

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɑː(r).bi/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɝ.bi/

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Noun

Singular derby

Plural derbies

Horses and their riders racing at a derby

1. (countable) A derby is a race, often with horses, around a track.

   Before the derby, people make bets on which horse will win.