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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Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.

From Barron's

The union made a historic breakthrough at the Chattanooga facility in 2024, making it the only auto assembly plant in the U.S. outside of those owned by the Detroit Three to have UAW representation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stafford and his spouse, who share four children, purchased Drake’s former homes not long after the NFL pro was traded to the Los Angeles Rams from his longtime team, the Detroit Lions, in 2021.

From MarketWatch

Cade Cunningham scored 29 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a late rally from the Denver Nuggets to seal a 124-121 victory in their heavyweight potential NBA Finals preview on Tuesday.

From Barron's

The Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels have yet to announce their TV plans for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal