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 company and other carmakers are reeling after a domestic supplier went offline, but the administration hasn’t budged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It has been investing big in cities where it has found business-friendly leadership, including Detroit and San Francisco.

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

I pull back the curtains and this little slice of Detroit opens up to me—an empty paved road and small houses with only a narrow space separating one from the other.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi