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.”

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"These are very intertwined, interconnected, interdependent supply chains," said Glenn Stevens, chief automotive officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

The mustachioed star of several 20th century hit films was born on 25 August 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, and served in the US Air Force before pursuing an acting career that boasted several military roles.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

General Motors shares fell 6.8% to $77.09 after the Detroit auto maker said rising commodity and logistics costs weighed on third-quarter earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

He spent years running public health services in the Detroit area and speaks eloquently and with authority about people’s struggles to afford healthcare, even writing a book about Medicare for All.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

Here in Detroit Metro Airport, there are no long lines to show papers and proof to uniformed people.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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