Definitions

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

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Detroit

Only once under McVay have the Rams started with two losses: In 2024, after losing in overtime at Detroit, the Arizona Cardinals routed them 41-10.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Ben Collins: After Detroit were hindered by a defensive injury crisis last season, Dan Campbell is rewarded as he gets the Lions roaring again.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

“It’s great to start early,” said Matt Coursen, a certified financial planner and relationship manager at Plante Moran, a wealth-management firm based in Detroit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Teoscar Hernández’s two-run home run in the sixth inning helps power the Dodgers to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers to end a rough month at the plate for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

It was his own fault for not saying Detroit.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen