Detroit

geographical name De·troit \di-ˈtrȯit, locally also ˈdē-ˌ\

Definition of DETROIT

river 31 miles (50 kilometers) Ontario & SE Michigan connecting Lake Erie & Lake Saint Clair

city SE Michigan on Detroit River pop 713,777

— De·troit·er \di-ˈtrȯi-tər\ noun

DETROIT Defined for Kids

geographical name De·troit \di-ˈtrȯit\

city SE Michigan

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