Derbies Meaning in English
word · lemma: derby
التعريف
'Derbies' can refer to a type of men's dress shoe with open lacing, or to sports matches between two local rival teams, especially in football (soccer).
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Derbies' as shoes is common in fashion contexts; as sports matches, 'derby' is more often singular. In football, a 'derby' means a match between strong local rivals ('Manchester derby'). The shoe is less formal than an Oxford. Do not confuse with 'derby hat'.
جمل نموذجية
Many fans attend local derbies between rival teams.
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Tickets for the local derbies sell out almost instantly.
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He bought a new pair of derbies for the wedding.
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Derbies are less formal than Oxford shoes.
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He wore his brown derbies with jeans for a smart-casual look.
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Every year, the city's derbies bring out huge crowds and lots of excitement.
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