Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index M Motown: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Mo•town Pronunciation: (mō'toun"), [key] — n. Detroit, Michigan: a nickname. Also calledan upbeat, often pop-influenced style of rhythm and blues associated with the city of Detroit and with numerous black vocalists and vocal groups since the 1950s and characterized by compact, danceable arrangements. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: motown (Thesaurus) motorway Motril TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of 1 Corinthians: Summary Current Events This Week: June 2023 Languages Spoken in Each Country of the World Aesop's Fables: Aesop's Fables Milestones in Environmental Protection The 12 Labors of Hercules (In Order) ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hagiography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language