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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She was previously a breaking corporate news reporter in New York, and got her start at the Journal as an intern in the Detroit bureau covering the auto industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“They can’t plan. It’s just chaotic and hard to make any kind of a move,” said Catherine Karol, a lawyer at Butzel, a Detroit law firm that represents auto-parts suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In 218 games for Detroit, Ivey averaged 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and four assists in 27.9 minutes a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Ivey was regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the NBA when he was chosen with the fifth pick of the draft by Detroit in 2022.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

On the flight to Detroit, I am alone.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi