Darby

¹ American  

[dahr-bee] / ˈdɑr bi /

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania.

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darby ² American  

[dahr-bee] / ˈdɑr bi /

noun

Building Trades.

plural

darbies

1. a float having two handles, used by plasterers.

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Darby British  

/ ˈdɑːbɪ /

noun

1. Abraham. 1677–1717, British iron manufacturer: built the first coke-fired blast furnace (1709)

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Etymology

Origin of darby

1565–75; perhaps after a proper name or Derby, England

Example Sentences

TA Securities maintains an underweight rating on Malaysia’s auto sector and keeps Bermaz Auto, MBM Resources and Sime Darby at sell.

From The Wall Street Journal

The impact of these technologies might be felt by the consumer, says Heather Darby, an agronomist and soil specialist at the University of Vermont.

From BBC

"When farmers get help to avoid crop failures, that could lead to a more controlled farm environment and a reliable and secure food system," says Darby.

From BBC

Back in Saskatchewan, Darby notes younger farmers are turning to technology while older tillers might resist major change.

From BBC

“Despite what she said when she launched the show, she isn’t filling a gap in the cultural space,” said Darby.

From Slate