Detour: meaning, definitions and examples
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detour
[ ˈdiː.tʊər ]
road trip
A detour is a longer route that you take in order to avoid a problem or to see something interesting. It is a deviation from the usual or planned route.
Synonyms
alternative route, diversion, reroute
Examples of usage
- I had to take a detour because the main road was closed for construction.
- We took a detour to visit a beautiful scenic route.
driving
To detour means to take a longer route in order to avoid an obstruction or to visit a particular place.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We had to detour around the accident on the highway.
- The bus driver detoured through the countryside to show us some scenic views.
Translations
Translations of the word "detour" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desvio
🇮🇳 विकल्प मार्ग
🇩🇪 Umleitung
🇮🇩 jalan memutar
🇺🇦 об'їзд
🇵🇱 objazd
🇯🇵 迂回
🇫🇷 détour
🇪🇸 desvío
🇹🇷 sapma
🇰🇷 우회
🇸🇦 تحويلة
🇨🇿 objížďka
🇸🇰 obchádzka
🇨🇳 绕道
🇸🇮 obvoz
🇮🇸 krókaleið
🇰🇿 айналып өту
🇬🇪 შემოვლითი გზა
🇦🇿 dolayı yol
🇲🇽 desvío
Word origin
The word 'detour' originated from the French word 'détour', which means 'a turning'. It was first used in English in the early 19th century. The concept of taking a detour has been around for centuries, as travelers have always needed to find alternative routes to reach their destinations. The term has evolved to encompass not only physical road diversions but also metaphorical deviations from the original path.
See also: entourage, tour, touring, tourism, tourist, tourists.