I . Derby
a city in central England famous for its fine Crown Derby china and for the Rolls-Royce cars, aircraft engines and other engineering products made there.
II . the Derby
a famous English horse race without jumps which is run every year at Epsom, near London, in May or June. Although Derby Day is always a Wednesday, the race is attended by large crowds, and there is a holiday atmosphere. The Derby was first run in 1780 and takes its name from the 12th earl (1) of Derby, who was one of the original organizers of the event. A painting called The Derby Day (1858) by William Frith (1819–1909), now in Tate Britain , is famous as a picture of Victorian life.
Compare Kentucky Derby .