derby

noun

Definition of derbynext
as in bowler

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Recent Examples of derby Atlanta Braves Alumni Weekend The Atlanta Braves celebrate their two-day Alumni Weekend with alumni autographs on Friday, and a parade of legendary players and a home run derby competition on Saturday. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Barack, meanwhile, suited up in a navy blazer and trousers, adding a white button-down and derby shoes. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 Kévin Denkey scored in the 9th minute to give Cincinnati (6-6-5) an early lead in the 22nd edition of the Hell is Real derby between the Ohio rivals. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Poor guy is probably just trying to watch the home run derby in peace and just got drive by whacked by me. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 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
  • At Headingley, 30 per cent of Pakistan’s boundary runs came down the ground in the straight ‘V’ behind the bowler.
    — Ben Jones, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The wicket of Smith then gave Hasan his third five-wicket haul in test cricket and the Bangladeshi bowler picked up last-man Lyon (7) to end the Australian innings in 53 overs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bowler
Noun
  • Wearing a baseball cap, Gilman watched practice from the sideline.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While a tonal beige outfit could read a bit formal, a baseball cap and simple sandals add a layer of casual cool.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of baseball cap
Noun
  • Traces of a silk fabric found near her skull that may have been used as a trim on a hat or bonnet contained metal threads made of pure gold and silver.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Use a blender to puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and half of the onion.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • The score was so lopsided by the ninth inning that utility player Kiké Hernández took the mound to finish the game — but without his signature pitching helmet.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • At a festive press conference, Moreno handed a sombrero to then-skipper Mike Scioscia to wear, then announced that the first order of business was to cut beer prices.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday night, Gastélum was filmed wearing a white sombrero.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 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
  • When a boater posted footage of the new island on social media, incredulous officials thought the video was AI-generated, according to the New York Times.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The boater was found to be uninjured and safely brought back to shore.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of boater
Noun
  • The bull riders—including the current champion, 20-year-old John Crimber—stand with their cowboy hat over their heart, boots shuffling nervously in the dirt.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nassadir’s Instagram is filled with modeling photos, including a black-and-white series of him in a black cowboy hat, black singlet and black jeans.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cowboy hat

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