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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In 2007, LeBron James scored 25 straight points for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a double-overtime win over Detroit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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 Cincinnati Bengals then face the Atlanta Falcons at the home of Real Madrid while the New England Patriots, who reached last season's Super Bowl, will take on the Detroit Lions in Munich.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

And it’s as if every part of him has been spread all over Detroit and lives in the air, in the water, and in other people’s thoughts.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi