Definition of detour
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a deviation from a direct course or the usual procedure
especially
: a roundabout way temporarily replacing part of a route
detour
verb
detoured; detouring; detours
Definition of detour (Entry 2 of 2)
: to proceed by a detour
detour around road construction
1
: to send by a circuitous route
detour traffic around an accident
2
: to avoid by going around : bypass
detour an accident site
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The first known use of detour was in 1738
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