diversion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A different route used when the normal road is closed.

   There was a diversion in place because of the roadworks.

2. 2
   noun

   Something that takes your attention away from something else.

   He created a diversion so his friend could slip out unnoticed.

3. 3
   noun

   An activity that amuses you and helps you relax.

   Reading is a pleasant diversion after a long day.

From Middle English diversion, dyversioun, from Medieval Latin diversiō, from Latin divertō (“to divert”); see divert.

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