Definitions

Detroit

[dih-troit] / dɪˈtrɔɪt /

NOUN

u.s. city

Synonyms

STRONG

Motown

WEAK

Arsenal of Democracy Automobile City Big D City of Straits Fordtown Motor Capital of the World Motor City Rock City Sport City USA

Example Sentences

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It’s the Detroit carmaker’s first public deal since it formally launched the division last week.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

A CBP spokesperson confirmed that officers detained a woman matching Estelle’s description at the Detroit airport, placing her in removal proceedings.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The Knicks will take on top-seeded Detroit Pistons or fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers for a spot in the NBA Finals.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In his first year with Detroit, Valdez is 2-2 with a 4.57 ERA in eight starts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I will meet you there!—and as I got on the connecting flight from New York to Detroit.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi