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derry Synonyms

Another word for derry

Choosing another word for derry depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Strongest
londonderry

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
ballad
refrain

• Nearby Words

derp
derrick
derriere
derry
des
desalinate
desalination

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Derry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/derry
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