detour — a long or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiː.tʊr/
Example Sentences
- The GPS suggested a detour through the coffee shop district - clearly it knows me too well!
- Our romantic drive turned into a three-hour detour when I refused to ask for directions.
- The hiking trail required a detour around the flooded area.
detour
NOUN[/ˈdiː.tʊr/]
a long or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way
The road is closed, so drivers take a long detour through the mountains.
Take the detour on your tour, the scenic route is sure!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French détour, derived from Old French detorner, combining de- (away from) and torner (to turn), from Latin tornare (to turn). The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
de- (away from) + tour (turn) = detour (a turn away from the direct route)
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📝Examples
“The GPS suggested a detour through the coffee shop district - clearly it knows me too well!”
“Our romantic drive turned into a three-hour detour when I refused to ask for directions.”
“The hiking trail required a detour around the flooded area.”
“Sometimes life's detours lead to the most beautiful destinations.”
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