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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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

The Cincinnati Bengals then face the Atlanta Falcons at the home of Real Madrid while the New England Patriots, who reached last season's Super Bowl, will take on the Detroit Lions in Munich.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Power outages from overgrown limbs have long plagued Metro Detroit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Removing those barriers would invite a flood of high-quality, low-cost global supply, forcing Detroit to reclaim the affordable market or cede it to those who can serve it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

And I’ll be blamed if he don’t toss that old pistol right in the Detroit River!

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis