detour in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Detour: a longer route taken to avoid an obstacle or to explore an alternative path.
Crossword clues for detour
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "detour".
- Change in route due to roadblock.
- Alternative path taken to bypass.
- Unexpected turn while driving.
- Longer way around an obstacle.
- Side trip to explore something new.
Detour sentence examples
- We had to take a detour due to road construction.
- The scenic detour along the coastline was a pleasant surprise.
- After realizing we were lost, we decided to take a detour through the countryside.
- The GPS suggested a detour to avoid heavy traffic on the main road.
- Sometimes a detour can lead to unexpected adventures and beautiful sights.