derby

noun

Definition of derbynext
as in bowler

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Recent Examples of derby Todd Frazier in 2015 and Ryne Sandberg at Wrigley Field in 1990 are the only two players to win the derby at their home ballparks. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Their father is Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel, who is expected to pitch to Phillies slugger Bryce Harper in the home run derby on Monday night. — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 For those looking to root for a crowd-pleaser in Philadelphia to win the derby, Phillies sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper have been announced as two of eight participants. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 However, black leather derby shoes and an oversized flab bag hit the on-trend accessories notes, creating a fresh feel. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for derby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
  1. bowler
  2. baseball cap
  3. bonnet
  4. helmet
  5. sombrero
  6. fedora
  7. boater
  8. cowboy hat
Noun
  • Joseph smashed an unbeaten 23 with four boundaries and a monstrous six over long on off Pakistan’s most successful bowler Mohammad Abbas (3-63) as West Indies tail-enders counterattacked the second new ball.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who hit the winning runs in his nation’s first World Cup victory, has died one day before his 39th birthday.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of bowler
Noun
  • Rodrigo looked laidback for the outing with her long dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail and topped with a blue baseball cap.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026
  • The 62-year-old coach, wearing a Steelers sweatshirt and Greenfield baseball cap, turns over his right shoulder and points past the trees.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of baseball cap
Noun
  • In the latest iteration of her daily vlogs, the 51-year-old former reality star channeled the fictional Ingalls family from the Little House franchise, wearing a bonnet, light-blue blouse and a ribbon tie.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • Wearing a high-quality helmet, following road safety guidelines and receiving proper instruction can help reduce the risk of crashes and injuries.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • If that linebacker wears the green-dot helmet communicator, all the better.
    — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Waving a Mexican flag with a vaquero sombrero on, El Malilla made history at Coachella last year as the first reggaeton Mexa act on the lineup.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Definition of sombrero
Noun
  • For example, the tourist melting in the heat wearing a fedora procured at a cheap souvenir shop near the train station is a dead giveaway of someone not from the area.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • In 1930s New York City, private detective Ben Reilly (Cage) hung up his heroic mask and fedora as the legendary Spider five years ago.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 May 2026
Definition of fedora
Noun
  • While emergency teams were en route, one bystander flagged down a boater, who threw two life preservers to Grayson and her son.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Madruga's body was discovered in San Francisco Bay near Treasure Island, a former naval station, when a boater first reported it, police said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of boater
Noun
  • Shedeur, 24, was seen walking around the field after practice with the former Dallas Cowboys star, who wore a cowboy hat and his trademark shades.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Lasso up your cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and western belt buckles.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of cowboy hat

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