diversion
Translation
diversion, detour, distraction, pastime
Examples
Reading is a pleasant diversion for me.
Reading is a pleasant diversion for me.
A traffic diversion is in place.
A traffic diversion is in place.
The argument was a diversion from the main issue.
The argument was a diversion from the main issue.
Grammar Patterns
a pleasant diversion a pleasant activity Reading is a pleasant diversion for me.
a traffic diversion a different route for traffic A traffic diversion is in place.
a diversion from (sth.) something that takes attention away The argument was a diversion from the main issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distraction, pastime, detour
Etymology
From Latin 'divertere' (to turn aside), from 'di-' (aside) + 'vertere' (to turn).
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'diverted' from your usual path, either for fun (a pastime) or due to a roadblock (a detour).