Synonyms & related words for derby

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of derby — including footrace, gymkhana, tournament. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to derby

Explore words related to derby — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include racecourse, turfman, horseracing, racegoer, racehorse, ascot, jockey, racing. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for derby

Common synonyms for derby include footrace, gymkhana, tournament — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does derby come from?

The word derby breaks down into one root of Eponym origin: the root derby-, from Eponym derby (“from Derby, England”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.