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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

detours

/dɪˈtɔːrz/ noun · British & US
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What does detours mean?

noun

A route or path that is taken in order to avoid a main road or to go around an obstacle, or a deviation from a planned or expected course of action.

Example

"The hikers took a detour around the flooded area to avoid getting wet."

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