Detroit

[ dih-troit ]

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.

Detroit

/ 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

Detroit

1. Largest city in Michigan .

Notes

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

Example Sentences

Limmer had replaced Jackson for eight-plus games after Jackson suffered a shoulder injury in the season opener against the Detroit Lions.

From Los Angeles Times

The Minnesota Vikings won their third in a row - 23-13 over the Tennessee Titans - to go 8-2 and remain a game behind Detroit and one ahead of Green Bay in the tough NFC North.

From BBC

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff also turned the ball over a lot last Sunday, throwing a career-high five interceptions against the Texans.

From BBC

Mr Williams, a defensive player from Georgia, was a college star at Georgia Southern University before being drafted by the National Football League’s Detroit Lions.

From BBC

Interior linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, sidelined since suffering injuries in the season opener against the Detroit Lions, are expected to play Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, McVay said Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times