Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A short river connecting Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie: The Detroit River is a significant waterway that forms part of the border between the United States (Michigan) and Canada (Ontario). It is a crucial channel within the Great Lakes system and is known for its heavy commercial and recreational traffic.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Detroit River serves as a major shipping route for the Great Lakes region.
  • A ferry crosses the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor.
  • The international border in the Detroit River is heavily monitored.

Advanced Usage

• "to cross the Detroit River": to travel from one side to the other, often implying crossing the international border.
  • Thousands of commuters cross the Detroit River every day for work.
• "along the Detroit River": referring to the area adjacent to the river.
  • There are many parks and walkways along the Detroit River.

Variants and Related Words

• Detroit Riverfront (n): The area of land alongside the Detroit River, often developed for public use.
  • The redeveloped Detroit Riverfront is a popular attraction.
• Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (n): A protected area spanning the river.
  • The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is an important habitat for migratory birds.

Synonyms

• Waterway: A river, canal, or other route for travel by water. (This is a general term; "Detroit River" is a specific instance.)
• Strait: A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water. (The Detroit River is functionally similar to a strait.)

Related Phrases

• Detroit-Windsor tunnel: An underwater vehicular tunnel crossing beneath the Detroit River.
  • The Detroit-Windsor tunnel is a vital international link.
• Ambassador Bridge: A major international suspension bridge spanning the Detroit River.
  • The Ambassador Bridge is one of the busiest border crossings in North America.

Related Idioms

(Note: As a specific geographical proper noun, the "Detroit River" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, it is part of larger regional descriptions.) - "The other side of the Detroit River": Often used to refer to Canada (specifically Windsor, Ontario) from the perspective of Detroit, Michigan, or vice versa. - You can see the skyline of Windsor from the other side of the Detroit River.

Noun

1. a short river flowing from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie along the border between the United States and Canada; one the busiest inland waterways in the world