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 Detroit Pistons are in the middle of one of the most remarkable turnaround in basketball history.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former All-Star won her titles with the Detroit Shock and also played for Phoenix and New York.

From Los Angeles Times

Seeded behind only Detroit, Boston appears poised for a deep playoff run—a prospect that gets even more intriguing at the prospect of Tatum’s return.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gibson played 12 years in Detroit and won a World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

In June, his twin sons transferred to his alma mater from a Detroit prep school with hopes of making their papa proud and lifting the town’s spirit.

From Los Angeles Times