Diversion

/dɪˈvɜrʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An activity that diverts the mind or attention; a pastime or recreation.

Watching movies is a common diversion for many people on weekends.

The act of turning aside from a course or direction.

The sudden diversion in the road caught the drivers off guard.

A temporary change of course or route, especially in a journey.

Due to construction, we had to take a diversion that added an hour to our trip.

A change in the use of a resource, often used in legal or financial contexts.

The diversion of funds from the project meant that it would be delayed.

From Latin 'diversionem', meaning 'to turn aside'.

mental diversion

An activity or thought that helps distract from stress or worries.

diversion tactics

Strategies used to distract or mislead.

pleasant diversion

An enjoyable activity that takes your attention away from routine or stress.

divert

To cause to change course or turn from one direction to another.

diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

A fun or enjoyable activity that takes your mind off things.

Let's grab some food; it's a good diversion from all this work.

Something that's just for fun, not serious.

Video games are my favorite diversion after a long day.