noun

detour

detour, diversion

We had to make a detour around the roadworks.

We had to make a detour around the roadwork.

The scenic detour was worth the extra time.

The scenic detour was worth the extra time.

a detour ((around sth.)) an alternative route around an obstacle We had to make a detour around the roadwork.

Synonyms: diversion, alternative route

From French 'détourner' (to turn aside), from 'de-' (away) + 'tourner' (to turn). It literally means a turning away from the direct course.

Think of it as taking a different 'tour' or route from the main one.

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