derby

noun

Definition of derbynext
as in bowler

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Recent Examples of derby In a departure from the typical tux, George sported a navy suit, adding a bow tie and a crisp white button-down, along with some black leather derby shoes. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026 Mexico head coach Rafael Márquez had made a point on Friday that his players would be ready for the international derby. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Atletico Madrid won the first capital derby of the season in the Spanish league with a 2-1 win against 10-man Real Madrid, while Manchester City prevailed in an eight-goal thriller against Sunderland to move clear at the top of the Premier League. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Enjoy a motor club cruise-in, crosscut sawing, tomahawks and the frog derby. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 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
  • The Gilded Age costumers deemed it period appropriate, so the bowler hat seen onscreen is Letterman’s own.
    — Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In the same métiers d’art wing, an enameler with a Dalí-esque mustache, sporting a bowler hat and plenty of tattoos, told us he was recently hired from Patek Philippe.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of bowler
Noun
  • For years, Pancho’s main method of verbal communication relied on a pointer attached to a baseball cap.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Add your favorite sneakers and a baseball cap for an easy outfit for watching the game or grabbing coffee on the weekend.
    — Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of baseball cap
Noun
  • The knitwear capsule, which ranges in size from 0 to 5 years, includes a cardigan ($165), button-shoulder crewneck ($165) and bonnet ($99) in three color variations as well as one pair of booties ($105).
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Sightings of the spectral woman in a nightgown and bonnet have been reported by many people.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • This technology could advance the development of safer sports helmets and lightweight body armor.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The restaurant also features two photographs by Pascal Kinsey depicting Kansas City’s Chiefs and Royals helmets near Union Station.
    — J.M. Banks November 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Each wears a white sombrero stitched with gold, its brim wide enough to shade both shoulders.
    — Zoey Goto, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Nikki makes a kind of rudimentary sombrero that looks like a chip-and-dip, with a curved brim that is full of other treats.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sombrero
Noun
  • This spirit has been spotted wearing a suit and a fedora hat.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • John Turturro slipped into Madison Square Park and greeted a man sitting inconspicuously in a black coat and a fedora.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of fedora
Noun
  • Crews found the body of an 18-year-old boater on Thursday after a week-long search on the Susquehanna River in Maryland.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Zamora was thrown into the water but managed to climb back aboard before a nearby boater rescued him.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of boater
Noun
  • The new dad stood out among his teammates Sunday wearing head-to-toe black with a big black cowboy hat on his head.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Video shows separate interactions with council members The recording opens with Pagano, wearing a black hoodie, speaking with Brown, who is wearing a cowboy hat.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cowboy hat

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