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Motor City

Motor City proper noun: a nickname for Detroit, Michigan.

Proper noun

the Motor City

  1. (US) A nickname for Detroit, Michigan.
    Synonyms:
    Motown

Synonyms of Motor City

Origin of Motor City

In reference to its early influence on the automotive industry.

Questions about Motor City

What does Motor City mean?
Motor City means a nickname for Detroit, Michigan.
What part of speech is Motor City?
Motor City is a proper noun.

Words near Motor City in the dictionary

  1. motor car
  2. motor caravan
  3. motor caravans
  4. motor cars
  5. motor cause
  6. Motor City
  7. motor coach
  8. motor coaches
  9. motor cop
  10. motor cops
  11. motor cortex

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