Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Detroit
Noun
dih-TROIT
Definition
Detroit is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, known as the largest city in the state and a major cultural and economic hub.
Examples
- Detroit is famous for its contributions to the automotive industry.
- The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest in the country.
- Many musicians, like Motown artists, originated from Detroit.
Meaning
The name Detroit comes from the French term ‘détroit’, meaning ‘the strait’, referring to its location on the Detroit River between Lake Huron and Lake Erie.
Synonyms
- Motor City
- Motown
- The D
