[di-troit] 
| 1. | a city in SE Michigan, on the Detroit River. 1,203,339. |
| 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. ab. 32 mi. (52 km) long. |
| 3. | the U.S. automobile industry. |
| De·troit (dĭ-troit') A city of southeast Michigan opposite Windsor, Ontario, on the Detroit River. Founded by French settlers in 1701, Detroit became known as "the automobile capital of the world" in the early 20th century. Population: 871,000. |
Largest city in Michigan.
Note: As the center of automobile production, it is often referred to as the “Motor City” or “Motown.”