derby

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

Etymology

From Epsom Derby horse race, named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby. Ultimately from Derby.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bowler hat, bowler, derby hat, plug hat

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