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proper nounA nickname for Detroit, Michigan.
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Origin
In reference to its early influence on the automotive industry.
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APA
Motor City. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Motor%20City
MLA
“Motor City.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Motor%20City. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Motor City,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Motor%20City.
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