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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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

One of the two matches will be an international game from Munich featuring the Detroit Lions and an as yet undetermined opponent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Benches clear in the 4th inning of the Red Sox-Tigers game in Detroit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“He also said he wanted his father, Harry Ellsberg, who lives in a Detroit suburb, to know that he is deeply grateful for the expressions of support.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin