detroit

n. the largest city in the state of Michigan, famous for its history of manufacturing cars.

n. the largest city in Michigan, United States, situated on the Detroit River and historically significant as a major industrial port.

“We spent the weekend in Detroit visiting the famous Motown Museum.”

“Detroit has undergone significant urban redevelopment in recent years, attracting new tech startups to its historic downtown district.”

n. the American car industry, named after the city where most car companies started.

n. a metonym for the United States automotive industry, particularly the 'Big Three' manufacturers based in the region.

“Detroit is investing more money into electric vehicles this year.”

“Economic analysts are closely watching how Detroit responds to the increasing competition from overseas electric vehicle manufacturers.”