Motown Definition & Meaning

motown
noun
  1. the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

"Motown" in song lyrics

See how motown is used in real songs:

  • "Smokey Robinson wasn't singin about Motown!"
    Chris Rock f/ Freedom Williams — Champagne
  • "Yo, I was five when I seen him live, doing his Motown"
    Cilvaringz — Forever Michael (Wacko Tablo)
  • "And keep it flooded like Mike, on Motown 25"
    Elzhi — Motown 25

Usage tips for "motown"

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