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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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

The Detroit Pistons fought back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-offs and advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

As Spirit Flight 1833 from Detroit approached Dallas Fort Worth International Airport after midnight, its pilot asked air-traffic control if any other Spirit flights were coming in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

He had to pencil Stokum in between Detroit and Toledo, and I remember going to bed all worried and confused.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx