name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A nickname for any of a number of cities, towns, or communities in the United States or Canada that have a history and reputation of participating in the sport of ice hockey. Canada, US, informal

Synonyms

All synonyms

detroit

Etymology

From hockey + town, in reference to the sport.

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