derry

¹ American  

[der-ee] / ˈdɛr i /

noun

plural

derries

1. a meaningless refrain or chorus in old songs.

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Derry ² American  

[der-ee] / ˈdɛr i /

noun

1. Londonderry.

2. a town in SE New Hampshire.

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Derry ¹ British  

/ ˈdɛrɪ /

noun

1. a district in NW Northern Ireland, in Co Londonderry. Pop: 106 456 (2003 est). Area: 387 sq km (149 sq miles)

2. another name for Londonderry

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derry ² British  

/ ˈdɛrɪ /

noun

1. to have a prejudice or grudge against

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derry ³ British  

/ ˈdɛrɪ /

noun

1. slang a derelict house, esp one used by tramps, drug addicts, etc

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Etymology

Origin of derry

First recorded in 1545–55; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Bryony Coles, from Belfast said it was "truly insane" to find out a photoshoot she had organised with Derry Girls actor Saoirse-Monica Jackson would feature in Vogue.

From BBC

The Vogue article features Jackson reflecting on her rise to fame in Derry Girls, her diverse roles in theatre, television and film, and her reunion with series creator Lisa McGee for the new show How to Get to Heaven From Belfast.

From BBC

Newry-born Caolum McCabe and Karen Hegarty from a rural community in the Sperrin Mountains made bespoke, tailored pieces for the Derry girl to wear in the photoshoot.

From BBC

A vigil in her memory will also be held at Derry's Guildhall on Friday evening.

From BBC

This is where Derry Girls star Coughlan popped up from the audience, shrewdly observing that British people "tend to root for the failure of others".

From BBC