Main Entry:

di·ver·sion

Pronunciation:

\də-ˈvər-zhən, dī-, -shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

1600

1: the act or an instance of diverting from a course, activity, or use : deviation <bad weather forced the diversion of several flights>2: something that diverts or amuses : pastime3: an attack or feint that draws the attention and force of an enemy from the point of the principal operation4British : a temporary traffic detour