Detroit

American  

[dih-troit] / dɪˈtrɔɪt /

noun

1. a city in SE Michigan, on the Detroit River.

2. a river in SE Michigan, flowing S from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie, forming part of the boundary between the U.S. and Canada. About 32 miles (52 km) long.

3. the U.S. automobile industry.

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Detroit British  

/ dɪˈtrɔɪt /

noun

1. a city in SE Michigan, on the Detroit River: a major Great Lakes port; largest car-manufacturing centre in the world. Pop: 911 402 (2003 est)

2. a river in central North America, flowing along the US-Canadian border from Lake St Clair to Lake Erie

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Detroit Cultural  

1. Largest city in Michigan.

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As the center of automobile production, it is often referred to as the “Motor City” or “Motown.”

Example Sentences

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

The Knicks will take on top-seeded Detroit Pistons or fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers for a spot in the NBA Finals.

From BBC • May 11, 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

We get in line for a theater called the Detroit Opera House.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi