as in bowler
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of derby
In a tone-deaf move by the Sox marketing department, José Canseco was invited to participate in a home run derby featuring former Sox players July 11 at Rate Field.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
Any suggestions on what this home run derby should look like?
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Betts got the home run derby going in the bottom of the first with a two-run, two-out shot off Freeland (1-6).
—
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Roma won the derby against Lazio 2-0, but there were brawls between the players after each of the goals.
—
ABC News,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for derby
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
Any suggestions on what this home run derby should look like?
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Betts got the home run derby going in the bottom of the first with a two-run, two-out shot off Freeland (1-6).
—
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Roma won the derby against Lazio 2-0, but there were brawls between the players after each of the goals.
—
ABC News,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for derby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
Noun
-
England resumed on 182-5 with an improbable target of 463 and fast bowler Matt Henry took the last five wickets.
-
England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson will not take part in the Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting on 17 June, after breaking curfew rules in a Chelsea nightclub following their victory at Lord’s, England Cricket announced last week.
Noun
-
Jason sported a bright pink T-shirt, blue shorts, sunglasses and a white baseball cap while sitting beside his wife with his arm draped around her shoulders.
-
The star—who ended his engagement with ex Katy Perry last June—finished off his look with cargo pants, a baseball cap, and tennis shoes.
Noun
-
This pale yellow Gone With the Wind (1939)nightmare, bonnet and all.
-
Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails.
Noun
-
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, ran the stop sign and drove into the path of the GMC leading to the crash, police said.
-
In one study, children ages 7-12 were aware that their parents’ own use of safety items like seat belts, bicycle helmets and sunscreen were significantly less common than the parents’ expectations for the child to use them.
Noun
-
Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.
-
Quiroz recently began wearing a sombrero.
Noun
-
He is spurred to take it up again to deal with the rise of super-powered villains and, in-keeping with his day-job as a PI, Reilly dons a trench coat and a fedora for his exploits.
-
Pair this with a straw fedora, and you’re all set for the day.
Noun
-
There were three ball pythons named Eve, Diesel and Muggo and a bearded dragon named Bowser sporting a straw-boater hat.
-
Officials said the other paddleboarder was rescued by a boater and taken ashore.
Noun
-
And with very little preparation, the girl — dressed in a yellow T-shirt, cut-off jean shorts and a cowboy hat — proceeded to sing an extended acoustic version of the song with one of country music’s biggest stars.
-
One reporter decided to ask a Sweden supporter about his cowboy hat, and wound up getting a Buc-ee's commercial.
Cite this Entry
“Derby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derby. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
