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Meaning of Motown | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈmoʊtaʊn/

Definitions

Detroit.
informal
A style of popular soul music strongly associated with Motown Records.
attributive, often, uncountable
A jack and a five as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
slang, uncountable

Examples

“They may be a rock band, but their retro style shows a heavy Motown influence.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Motowner Motozintleco motrazepam motretinide motricity motrix