diversion
Translation
diversion, distraction, detour, pastime
Examples
Reading is a pleasant diversion for me.
Reading is a pleasant diversion for me.
The loud noise was a diversion from my work.
The loud noise was a diversion from my work.
A traffic diversion is in place due to the accident.
A traffic diversion is in place due to the accident.
Grammar Patterns
a diversion from ((sth.)) a distraction from (sth.) The game was a welcome diversion from his worries.
a traffic diversion a detour for traffic A traffic diversion is in place.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pastime, distraction, detour
Etymology
From Latin 'divertere' (to turn aside), from 'di-' (apart) + 'vertere' (to turn).
Memory Tips
Think of a river being 'diverted' from its course. This creates a new path (detour) or a distraction from the main flow.