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Definition of derry

derry

/ˈdɛr.i/
der · ry
Plural:derries
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• noun

1

A historic walled city in northwestern Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, situated along the River Foyle near the border with the Republic of Ireland; also officially known as Londonderry.

2

American A populous town in Rockingham County in southeastern New Hampshire, United States, located southeast of Manchester.

3

A meaningless word or refrain used in the chorus of old English ballads and folk songs, or a ballad itself.

Example

"The minstrel sang an old country ballad with a lively derry at the end of every verse."

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derp
derrick
derriere
derry
des
des moines
desalinate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Derry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/derry
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