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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GM said this week it would idle the Detroit factory where it builds the big electric trucks that Magna supplies, due to weak demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“When we think about the impact that we’ve had locally in a place like Detroit, we know that that success can be replicated in other places,” Piepszak said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Here and now, I don’t want to be Detroit Red.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz