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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

detouring

/dɪˈtuːərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does detouring mean?

verb

To take a route that is different from the usual one, often because of a roadblock or other obstacle. To divert or redirect something, such as a flow of traffic or a course of action.

Example

"The construction on the highway forced us to detouring through the town, which added an extra hour to our journey."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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