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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

detour

/dɪˈtuːər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does detour mean?

noun, verb

A route or path that is different from the usual one, especially one that is taken because the usual one is closed or blocked. To take a different route or path, especially one that is not the usual one.

Example

"The road was closed due to an accident, so we had to take a detour to get to our destination."

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