Antonyms for
derby
Any of several annual horse races.
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No Antonyms Found for Derby

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All Definitions for Derby

Below are all the dictionary definitions of derby:

1Any of several annual horse races.
2Any organized race.
3A sports match between rival teams.
4A local derby.
5A bowler hat.
6A city and unitary authority of Derbyshire in the East Midlands, England
7Formerly the county town.
8A type of cheese made in Derby, England.
9Various places in the United States:
10A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
11A city in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
12A suburb of Barnstaple, North Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SS5633).
13A small town in Tasmania, Australia.
14A town in Kimberley, Western Australia.
15A locality in the Shire of Loddon, north western Victoria, Australia.
16A locality in Langley district municipality, in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
17A parish and community therein, in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
18A small town in North West province, South Africa.
19A census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
20Much of Derby was annexed by Commerce City in 1962.
21An unincorporated community in Ford County, Illinois.
22An unincorporated community in Mountain Township, Saline County, Illinois.
23An unincorporated community in Union Township, Perry County, Indiana.
24A tiny city in Lucas County, Iowa.
25An unincorporated community in St. Francois County, Missouri.
26An unincorporated community in Frio County, Texas.
27A town in Orleans County, Vermont.
28An unincorporated community and coal town in Wise County, Virginia.

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