Detour in a sentence
Synonym: diversion. Antonym: direct route
Meaning: A longer route taken to avoid something.

(1) The path is a detour.
(2) The road is a detour.
(3) The detour is only temporary.
(4) We mache a detour to avoid traffic.
(5) The driver took a detour on the fly.
(6) Watch out owing to the detour ahead.
(7) Take a detour, there's a trap ahead.
(8) The bus deviates onto a detour route.
(9) Tak a detour and explore a new route.
(10) The cars were diverting through a detour.
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(11) The driver balkingly followed the detour.
(12) I always take a detour at the joint ahead.
(13) He toke a detour to avoid the traffic jam.
(14) The detour ahead required drivers to halt.
(15) The detour took us past a picturesque lake.
(16) Impediments can be a roadblock or a detour.
(17) We took a detour to visit a famous landmark.
(18) The intersection is where the detour begins.
(19) The driver balked at the detour on the road.
(20) The detour allowed us to avoid heavy traffic.
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(21) The detour took us on a scenic coastal route.
(22) The traffic was redirected to a detour route.
(23) The detour added an extra hour to our journey.
(24) We took a detour to visit the famous landmark.
(25) The roadworks are congesting the detour route.
(26) We barely detour around the construction zone.
(27) We took a detour so as to avoid heavy traffic.
(28) The GPS suggested taking a detour to save time.
(29) The driver became flustered at the detour sign.
(30) The road closure congested up the detour route.
Sentence of detour
(31) We had to take a detour because of the traffic.
(32) We took a detour, yet we still arrived on time.
(33) We took a detour to explore a historic landmark.
(34) We took a detour to visit a nearby whistle-stop.
(35) We took a detour to avoid the road construction.
(36) I had to take a detour due to road construction.
(37) Please watch your speed, there's a detour ahead.
(38) Cleary, the road signs indicated a detour ahead.
(39) The trip was prolonged by the unexpected detour.
(40) The road construction forced us to take a detour.
Detour meaningful sentence
(41) We decided to take a detour and go off the trail.
(42) The unexpected detour deranged our planned route.
(43) We should take a detour to avoid the traffic jam.
(44) We can take a detour cool over to the playground.
(45) The driver made a U-turn to follow a detour sign.
(46) The driver balked at the idea of taking a detour.
(47) The drivers were fuddled up with the detour signs.
(48) The detour took us through a scenic mountain pass.
(49) The detour added some excitement to our road trip.
(50) The detour led us to a charming bed and breakfast.
Detour sentence examples
(51) The hiker took a detour to stay out of harm's way.
(52) The detour added an extra hour to our travel time.
(53) We took the turnpike in spite of the detour signs.
(54) The road signs indicated towards the detour route.
(55) Take a detour, there's a toad ahead on the bridge.
(56) The pilot had to make a detour due to bad weather.
(57) The road was flooded, forcing us to take a detour.
(58) The U-turn was necessary to reach the detour route.
(59) We had to exit onto a detour due to a road closure.
(60) We encountered a detour in the course of our drive.
Sentence with detour
(61) The detour forced me to turn onto unfamiliar roads.
(62) We had to repack the car for the unexpected detour.
(63) We had to take a detour due to the roadblock ahead.
(64) They missed onto the exit and had to take a detour.
(65) The road ahead is closed, we need to find a detour.
(66) The hiker reenters the trail after taking a detour.
(67) I had to take a detour to avoid the muddy out path.
(68) Halt ahead, there's a detour that you need to take.
(69) The traffic cop used a signal to indicate a detour.
(70) The driver can manage with a detour on their route.
Use detour in a sentence
(71) The hike is 5 miles long, minus the detour we took.
(72) The driver encountered a detour on his way to work.
(73) The road was blockaded, so we had to take a detour.
(74) The driver countered the traffic jam with a detour.
(75) We decided to go on a detour to visit a nearby town.
(76) The unexpected detour throw off our road trip plans.
(77) The busman announced a detour due to a road closure.
(78) I decided to take a detour on my way home from work.
(79) We took a detour on our way from the pit to the for.
(80) The driver took refuge from the traffic in a detour.
Sentence using detour
(81) The road map indicated a detour due to construction.
(82) The roadworks have created a detour for pedestrians.
(83) They took the turnpike in spite of the detour signs.
(84) The police officer will announce the traffic detour.
(85) The detour allowed us to discover a hidden waterfall.
(86) The detour took us on a scenic drive along the coast.
(87) The car had to bank right to follow the detour signs.
(88) The washout of the road created a detour for drivers.
(89) The traffic cone was used to indicate a detour ahead.
(90) The blockers on the road caused a detour for drivers.
Detour example sentence
(91) The road closure caused a detour for through traffic.
(92) Please depart from the usual route and take a detour.
(93) The unmovable obstacle in the path required a detour.
(94) The car was driven past the detour sign and got lost.
(95) Because the road was closed, we had to take a detour.
(96) The detour will lead away from the construction zone.
(97) The traffic officer will point the way to the detour.
(98) The traffic was so heavy that I had to take a detour.
(99) Failure is not a roadblock, it's a detour to success.
(100) The bus driver had to make a detour due to roadworks.
Sentence with word detour
(101) He took a cross town detour to avoid the construction.
(102) The roadworks have resulted in a detour for motorists.
(103) The cab fare was higher than expected due to a detour.
(104) The detour took us through some beautiful countryside.
(105) We had to detour because of a construction zone ahead.
(106) Let's take a detour and explore this new neighborhood.
(107) We took a detour to avoid the noisy construction site.
(108) The caravaners took a detour to explore a nearby town.
(109) The driver asks-for a detour due to road construction.
(110) The car was diverting towards a detour on the highway.
Sentence of detour
(111) The fivemile detour added extra time to our road trip.
(112) The traffic was so heavy that we had to take a detour.
(113) The driver balked at the long detour on the road trip.
(114) The road was blocked, nevertheless, we found a detour.
(115) The charter bus driver took a detour to avoid traffic.
(116) We took a detour, but we eventually got back on track.
(117) We took a detour to explore the windmill back up close.
(118) The driver was fuddled up until he saw the detour sign.
(119) The driver bypassed the traffic jam by taking a detour.
(120) The closed road made the detour impassable for drivers.
Detour used in a sentence
(121) We ditched our original route and took a scenic detour.
(122) The orange cone before the sidewalk indicated a detour.
(123) I look down at the map and notice a detour we can take.
(124) We took a detour and wound up in a picturesque village.
(125) Failure is not the end of the road, it's just a detour.
(126) The driver made an intentional detour to avoid traffic.
(127) The unplanned detour added an extra hour to our journey.
(128) The traffic cop directed a detour due to a road closure.
(129) Let's take a detour and find a scenic point around here.
(130) The detour took us on a winding road through the forest.
Detour sentence in English
(131) The hikers took a detour to sneak past the closed trail.
(132) The road sign will point forward to the upcoming detour.
(133) The construction work reroutes traffic through a detour.
(134) The bus driver had to hang a left onto the detour route.
(135) The driver re-entered the highway after taking a detour.
(136) Watch out ahead, there's a detour ahead due to roadwork.
(137) The construction site forced me to steer round a detour.
(138) I missed the turnpike off ramp and had to take a detour.
(139) The traffic sign for a detour is shaped like a triangle.
(140) The driver had to bear off the highway to take a detour.
(141) The closure of the road caused a detour for the drivers.
(142) The closure of the bridge caused a detour for commuters.
(143) The orange construction sign warned drivers of a detour.
(144) The traffic officer gave directions to the detour route.
(145) The traffic was terrible, so we took a detour elsewhere.
(146) The detour caused a snarl up of cars on the side streets.
(147) The hiker rejoined the trail after taking a short detour.
(148) We encountered a detour due to a fallen tree on the road.
(149) I like to take a detour through the park on my walk home.
(150) We turned back to take a detour through the scenic route.
(151) The unexpected detour took us through a charming village.
(152) The cone before the construction site indicated a detour.
(153) We perforce had to take a detour due to the road closure.
(154) We took a detour to go around the bend and avoid traffic.
(155) The driver was tempted to take a detour to avoid traffic.
(156) The bus overran into a detour and took a different route.
(157) The hiker had to detour around the oak down on the trail.
(158) The driver tried to evade the traffic by taking a detour.
(159) The detour route added an extra 30 minutes to my commute.
(160) I missed my exit on the freeway and had to take a detour.
(161) I had to take a detour because of a wreck on the highway.
(162) We encountered a detour on the throughway due to roadwork.
(163) The driver took a detour to by-pass the construction zone.
(164) The detour led us to a quaint village with charming shops.
(165) The detour took us through a peaceful countryside setting.
(166) The detour added some unexpected adventure to our journey.
(167) The driver had to navigate around a detour on the highway.
(168) We took a detour to shop for souvenirs at a famous market.
(169) We took a detour to see the beautiful sunset at the beach.
(170) We decided to take a detour and visit the historic castle.
(171) Let's take a detour and explore the charming side streets.
(172) The construction work forced us to divert across a detour.
(173) The hikers were forced into a detour due to the landslide.
(174) We took a detour to explore the outcrop over to the south.
(175) The on-road detour added an extra hour to our travel time.
(176) The driver's askings for a detour were granted by the GPS.
(177) The driver hade to take a detour due to road construction.
(178) To get roundabout the construction, take the detour route.
(179) I had to take a detour to reach east due to road closures.
(180) The unexpected detour played havoc with our GPS directions.
(181) The driver turned towards the detour sign to avoid traffic.
(182) The detour was well worth it as we discovered a hidden gem.
(183) They biked a mile of the road before encountering a detour.
(184) The construction on the highway forced us to make a detour.
(185) The driver took a preemptive detour to avoid heavy traffic.
(186) The detour route can snarl up traffic during road closures.
(187) The hikers took a detour to outflank the difficult terrain.
(188) The detour we took made us arrive behind the original plan.
(189) The road sign warns of a change ahead, indicating a detour.
(190) We had to take a detour to bypass during the heavy traffic.
(191) The driver was befuddled through means of the detour signs.
(192) If you see construction ahead, divert around to the detour.
(193) The truck driver had to take a detour from his usual route.
(194) The driver didn't balk at taking a detour to avoid traffic.
(195) The temporary detour on the highway was due to an accident.
(196) The road was blocked, but we managed through with a detour.
(197) The truck driver had to take a detour due to a closed rout.
(198) The driver had to bypass the closed road and take a detour.
(199) The rockslide blocked the road, so we had to take a detour.
(200) The detour caused a snarl up of cars on the alternate route.
(201) I missed my exit on the expressway and had to take a detour.
(202) The traffic control plan included detour routes for drivers.
(203) We decided to take a detour and hike up the nearby mountain.
(204) We took a detour through the backroads to enjoy the scenery.
(205) The car ran up against a roadblock and had to take a detour.
(206) The path slants around to offer a detour through the meadow.
(207) Even if we take a detour, all roads lead to Rome in the end.
(208) The cyclist took a detour by diverting through a small town.
(209) The squiggly in lines on the road map show the detour route.
(210) The temporary detour is in place while they repave the road.
(211) The driver had to bypass the road closure and take a detour.
(212) The road was closed, but we managed to get by with a detour.
(213) The traffic was diverted to the detour due to the landslide.
(214) The truck driver had to take a detour due to a road closure.
(215) We had to take a detour off the highway due to construction.
(216) The delivery truck took a detour route due to road closures.
(217) The chauffeur had to take a detour due to road construction.
(218) The crosstown bridge was closed, so we had to take a detour.
(219) I took a detour from the footpath to explore a nearby stream.
(220) We took a detour and decided to swing round the scenic route.
(221) The hiker took a detour to outflank the steep mountain trail.
(222) The change of course was a detour to visit a famous landmark.
(223) The slow coach had to make a detour due to road construction.
(224) The hiker had to steer off the trail to take a scenic detour.
(225) The fallback option for the closed road was to take a detour.
(226) I was following the detour signs when I had to hang a u-turn.
(227) Seeing that the road is blocked, we'll have to take a detour.
(228) The sign was sticking out over the road, indicating a detour.
(229) The driver took a circuitous detour to avoid the traffic jam.
(230) The driver stared at the detour sign and seemed bewilderedly.
(231) The distance between two points can lengthen during a detour.
(232) I missed the inlet onto the highway and had to take a detour.
(233) To avoid the construction zone, divert down the detour route.
(234) I had to take a detour to avoid the flood around the library.
(235) I had to take a detour to avoid wading in the slushy puddles.
(236) The driver had to bear off from the highway to take a detour.
(237) We took a detour to avoid the heavy traffic on the main road.
(238) The bus driver had to make a detour due to road construction.
(239) The road was under construction, and we had to take a detour.
(240) The traffic was diverted to a detour due to the road closure.
(241) The road construction caused an overnight detour for drivers.
(242) The road is under construction, accordingly we took a detour.
(243) Failures are not the end of the road, they are just a detour.
(244) I took a detour on my route to class and ended up being late.
(245) We decided to wait out the traffic instead of taking a detour.
(246) We made a detour to visit a friend who lived in a nearby town.
(247) We had to take a detour to avoid the construction out of town.
(248) I love taking a detour and stumbling upon quaint little cafes.
(249) Taking a detour through the park made our walk more enjoyable.
(250) The driver ran upon a detour sign and had to change the route.
(251) I subbed my usual route for a scenic detour on my morning run.
(252) The hikers had to find a detour route across the closed trail.
(253) The cargo truck had to take a detour due to road construction.
(254) Being defeated is not the end of the road, it's just a detour.
(255) The car had to bypass the construction zone and take a detour.
(256) The street was under construction, so we had to take a detour.
(257) The shuttle driver had to make a detour due to a road closure.
(258) I'm afraid we might run into a detour on our way to the beach.
(259) The bridge was closed for repairs, so we had to take a detour.
(260) The group detoured to take a detour through a charming village.
(261) We encountered a detour due to a parade blocking the main road.
(262) The driver had to bear off from the main road to take a detour.
(263) The driver had to drive into a detour due to road construction.
(264) I decided to make a detour on my way home to avoid the traffic.
(265) The GPS suggested we make a detour to avoid the accident ahead.
(266) Let's take a detour and enjoy the scenic drive along the coast.
(267) The carping ahead suggested that there might be a detour ahead.
(268) The detour sign directed me to drive around the median barrier.
(269) I had to make a detour to find an ATM so I could buy with cash.
(270) The avenue was closed for a parade, so we had to find a detour.
(271) The road was closed and subsequently they had to take a detour.
(272) The city put up signs to indicate a detour due to construction.
(273) Let's take the turnpike instead of the detour through the city.
(274) The hiker had to loop around for a detour due to a fallen tree.
(275) The lorry driver had to take a detour due to road construction.
(276) We had to take a detour off the thruways to avoid construction.
(277) I had to take a detour because of the road work on the highway.
(278) The cone below the traffic light was used to indicate a detour.
(279) I had to take a detour because the main road was clogged ahead.
(280) The courier took a detour route to deliver the package on time.
(281) I had to take a detour to avoid flooded areas during the storm.
(282) The truck driver had to take a detour due to road construction.
(283) The bus driver had to drive through a detour to avoid roadwork.
(284) The freeway was under construction, so we had to take a detour.
(285) We encountered a detour sign and had to find an alternate route.
(286) The detour led us to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the city.
(287) I sometimes take a detour on my drive home to enjoy the scenery.
(288) We made a detour to avoid the busy city center during rush hour.
(289) Let's take a detour and check out that interesting-looking shop.
(290) The car had to manoeuvre on to the detour due to a road closure.
(291) The hikers took a detour and wound up amid a picturesque meadow.
(292) The weg was closed for construction, so we had to take a detour.
(293) The chevrons on the road sign alerted drivers to a detour ahead.
(294) Suppose that the road is blocked, we will have to take a detour.
(295) She decided to cycle by with a detour to enjoy the scenic route.
(296) The traffic cone among the construction site indicated a detour.
(297) The detour requires drivers to hang a left onto the side street.
(298) I had to take a detour because of the snarl up near the library.
(299) The detour on the road was only temporary while they repaved it.
(300) The ambulance had to take a detour because of road construction.
(301) The car run into the construction zone and had to take a detour.
(302) The addlebrained driver missed the exit and had to take a detour.
(303) The crosspoint of the two paths is where we should take a detour.
(304) The affixture of the sign on the road warned drivers of a detour.
(305) They had to drive for an additional 50 miles to reach the detour.
(306) The detour sign directs drivers to turn at the alternative route.
(307) We took a detour through the scenic countryside on our road trip.
(308) We made a detour to grab some food before continuing our journey.
(309) We decided to make a detour and explore the nearby national park.
(310) We decided to make a detour and visit the historic castle nearby.
(311) I always enjoy taking a detour to discover hidden gems in a city.
(312) The driver absquatulates from the traffic jam by taking a detour.
(313) We barely detour off the main road to reach the scenic viewpoint.
(314) The car had to turn around for a detour due to road construction.
(315) The driver had to tack into the detour to avoid the road closure.
(316) The cars had to circle around for a detour due to a road closure.
(317) We had to take a detour, but we eventually fetch up at the hotel.
(318) The unexpected road closure caused tailbacks on the detour route.
(319) The truck driver had to take a detour rout due to a road closure.
(320) The truck driver had to take a detour route due to a closed road.
(321) The bus driver had to make a detour because of road construction.
(322) We might end up having to take a detour due to road construction.
(323) The road was closed for construction, so we had to take a detour.
(324) I missed my exit, so I had to take a detour to get back on route.
(325) We missed the exit for the primary route and had to take a detour.
(326) The traffic cone at the accident scene directed drivers to detour.
(327) The traffic accident caused us to divert around and take a detour.
(328) The driver lost sight of the detour sign and got stuck in traffic.
(329) The delivery truck took a detour and ended up on a different rout.
(330) The driver sighted a detour sign and followed the alternate route.
(331) The detour took us through a beautiful forest with stunning views.
(332) The scenic route will take us on a detour through the countryside.
(333) Taking a detour allowed us to avoid the crowded shopping district.
(334) Let's take a detour and grab some ice cream from that famous shop.
(335) We decided to take a detour and explore the nearby nature reserve.
(336) They planned to dip on their usual route and take a scenic detour.
(337) The disoriented driver missed their exit and had to take a detour.
(338) The bus was behind time due to a detour caused by a road accident.
(339) The hikers took a detour to cross the channel at a narrower point.
(340) The hiker channelled back to the main trail after taking a detour.
(341) The curious tourist took a detour to explore the hidden alleyways.
(342) The driver had to take a necessitous detour due to a road closure.
(343) The cargo truck driver had to take a detour due to a road closure.
(344) The route under the treehouse is a fun detour on the way to class.
(345) We took a detour path to see the waterfall from a different angle.
(346) The road was blocked by a fallen tree, so we had to take a detour.
(347) The truck driver had to take a detour route due to a road closure.
(348) We had to take a detour by road due to a roadblock on the highway.
(349) The traffic cone out on the street redirected vehicles to a detour.
(350) We had to take a detour from the on-road route due to construction.
(351) The bus driver took a detour to find a clear route through traffic.
(352) We decided to make a detour and visit the famous museum on our way.
(353) Taking a detour through the forest allowed us to see some wildlife.
(354) We took a detour to visit the museum before continuing our journey.
(355) We'll have to redirect through the detour due to road construction.
(356) I took a detour from my usual route and strolled up Avenue instead.
(357) The tour guide obliged the group with a detour to a scenic lookout.
(358) The unexpected detour threw off course the driver's GPS directions.
(359) I had to take a detour because of the mud up beneath the main road.
(360) The turnpike back was a detour that added an extra hour to my trip.
(361) I had to barely detour from my usual route to get to class on time.
(362) The distance between the two cities is 200 miles, minus the detour.
(363) The construction workers put up a block, so I had to take a detour.
(364) The traffic was heavily congested, so we took a detour to avoid it.
(365) The street was blocked off for a parade, so I had to take a detour.
(366) The interchange was under construction, so we had to take a detour.
(367) The highway shut down for construction, so we had to take a detour.
(368) The driver had to flee by taking a detour to avoid the traffic jam.
(369) The traffic cone out on the highway guided drivers through a detour.
(370) The cyclist sheered off from the main road and took a scenic detour.
(371) We followed the detour signs and eventually reached our destination.
(372) We took a detour to drive through the countryside and avoid traffic.
(373) The driver ignored the detour sign and continued on his usual route.
(374) The detour led us to a beautiful beach where we spent the afternoon.
(375) The driver had to turn around for a detour due to road construction.
(376) Taking a detour allowed us to avoid the crowded tourist attractions.
(377) The road closure forced us to take a detour through the countryside.
(378) The cyclist daunts past the construction site and avoids the detour.
(379) We took a detour to cycle beneath the blooming cherry blossom trees.
(380) We took a detour to tramp through the orchard and admire the sunset.
(381) The truck driver circumnavigated the traffic jam by taking a detour.
(382) The sudden detour made the driver move off course and miss the exit.
(383) We took a detour and decided to ramble through the charming village.
(384) The road ahead is closed, so you must turn to the left for a detour.
(385) If we take a detour, our estimated time of arrival will be affected.
(386) The tourists took a detour up the scenic hill off of the main route.
(387) The car had to drive towards from the detour to reach the main road.
(388) I had to find the way around the detour to get to the concert venue.
(389) The street was placarded with detour signs due to road construction.
(390) We had to take a detour because of the corn ahead blocking the road.
(391) The road trip rugged into an unexpected detour through a small town.
(392) I had to take a detour because of the mud up ahead on the main road.
(393) The traffic officer will point towards the direction of the detour.
(394) He wanted to take the direct route, but I suggested a scenic detour.
(395) The driver heeded the detour sign and followed the alternative route.
(396) We took a detour and ended up on a scenic ruta through the mountains.
(397) The road construction forced the drivers to reroute through a detour.
(398) The road construction forced drivers to reroute through detour signs.
(399) We got lost following the detour signs and had to ask for directions.
(400) The detour took us through a quaint village with charming old houses.
(401) The detour took us through a charming countryside with rolling hills.
(402) We always make a detour to visit the country store on our road trips.
(403) The road construction caused a detour on our usual route across town.
(404) The journey was long, but it smoothed out except for a slight detour.
(405) The driver had to steer for the detour sign due to road construction.
(406) The traffic cone among the road signs directed drivers to the detour.
(407) We had to take a detour because the tunnel down the road was blocked.
(408) The driver had to face about and take a detour due to a road closure.
(409) The detour signs directed us to route around the bridge construction.
(410) The bus driver asked us to alight during the detour to avoid traffic.
(411) The truck driver took a detour, but it ended up being a longer route.
(412) A diversion caused by a tree falling across the road caused a detour.
(413) The traffic was terrible, so we took a duper long detour to avoid it.
(414) The ongoing road repairs led to a snarl up of cars on the detour road.
(415) I noticed a traffic sign indicating a detour due to road construction.
(416) The cyclist had to circumnavigate the road closure by taking a detour.
(417) The unexpected detour during the road trip turned it into a wild ride.
(418) We made a detour to visit the famous landmark on our way to the hotel.
(419) We made a detour to explore a hiking trail that was recommended to us.
(420) We decided to make a detour and visit the famous winery in the region.
(421) Taking a detour through the old town gave us a glimpse of its history.
(422) The traffic officer directed the cars to point in front of the detour.
(423) The well-marked detour signs directed us around the road construction.
(424) The driver had to turn away towards a detour due to road construction.
(425) The unexpected detour caused us to arrive behind the anticipated time.
(426) The taxi driver had to ail past the detour signs and find another way.
(427) Diverting through to the detour, we encountered a beautiful waterfall.
(428) Despite the detour, we eventually wound up at the correct destination.
(429) The unexpected detour caused me to dawdle behind with my travel plans.
(430) The driver had to navigate towards the detour due to the road closure.
(431) The detour will allow you to bypass onto the other side of the bridge.
(432) I had to take a detour to avoid the storm behind the science building.
(433) I missed my exit on the turnpike near campus and had to take a detour.
(434) I had to take a detour to avoid the baboon outside the student center.
(435) The detour on the road is only temporary while they repair the bridge.
(436) The boulevard was closed for construction, so we had to take a detour.
(437) The hiker's inadvertent detour led him to discover a hidden waterfall.
(438) The traffic was heavy, so we took a detour and avoided the congestion.
(439) The freeway was closed due to an accident, so we had to take a detour.
(440) The car had to nudge through the construction zone to reach the detour.
(441) We had to follow the detour signs because of a construction zone ahead.
(442) I took a shortcut through the shortcut bridge to avoid the long detour.
(443) I sometimes take a detour on my commute back home to explore new areas.
(444) The detour took us along a scenic coastal road with breathtaking views.
(445) The detour took us through a winding mountain road with stunning views.
(446) The diesel ahead sign warned us of a detour where fuel might be scarce.
(447) I followed the detour route and had to drive around the median barrier.
(448) The unexpected detour was a stumbling hitch in our road trip adventure.
(449) The car was driven over a fallen sign, alerting the driver to a detour.
(450) A sign was erected across the street, indicating a detour for roadwork.
(451) If the bridge is closed, we'll have to take a detour over the mountain.
(452) The hiker re-enters the trail after taking a detour to see a waterfall.
(453) The detour we have to take is only temporary while they fix the bridge.
(454) The orange and white traffic cones directed drivers through the detour.
(455) The stairs were blocked off for maintenance, so I had to take a detour.
(456) The road sign indicates a minus 5 mile detour due to road construction.
(457) The highway was closed due to construction, so we had to take a detour.
(458) The trees were so dense up in front of us that we had to take a detour.
(459) We had to take a detour because the turnpike in front of us was closed.
(460) The eighteen-wheeler was forced to make a detour due to a road closure.
(461) I had to make a mid-drive detour to pick up my friend from the airport.
(462) The gully from the construction site caused a detour on my usual route.
(463) I was cut off on my way to class this morning and had to take a detour.
(464) I took a detour and wound up near the bookstore instead of the library.
(465) We took a detour to drive through Texas and visit some famous landmarks.
(466) The bus driver decided to drive past the flooded road and take a detour.
(467) We encountered a detour sign and had to backtrack to find the right way.
(468) We encountered a detour sign and had to navigate through narrow streets.
(469) The driver was confronted with a sudden detour due to road construction.
(470) We took a detour and decided to wander through the charming little town.
(471) I'll take a detour to avoid the construction zone on my way to get home.
(472) The road closure forced us to make a detour and find an alternate route.
(473) Diverting through to the detour, we stumbled upon a picturesque village.
(474) The traffic officer directed the driver to point along the detour route.
(475) The unexpected road closure left us with no choice but to take a detour.
(476) I often take a detour through the backstreets to enjoy the peacefulness.
(477) The unexpected detour had us mousetrapped on a winding, unfamiliar road.
(478) I missed the onramp and had to take a detour to get back on the highway.
(479) The road was barred due to a landslide, so drivers had to take a detour.
(480) The driver had to revert aside among the construction to avoid a detour.
(481) I had to drive around against the detour signs to get to my destination.
(482) The road was closed, so we had to make a detour around the flooded area.
(483) The shortcut was closed, so we had to make a detour around the mountain.
(484) The road was closed, so we had to take a detour around the flooded area.
(485) He had forgone his usual route to work and took a scenic detour instead.
(486) The highroad was closed due to construction, so we had to take a detour.
(487) I had to take a detour because the road was closed due to the rain away.
(488) Life is a journey, and sometimes we need to take a detour to live again.
(489) I often take a detour on my way to class just to walk beneath the trees.
(490) The detour made me divert across the residential area to get to my dorm.
(491) The sailor used the nautical chart to plan a detour around a stormy area.
(492) The unexpected roadblock forced us to make a detour and find another way.
(493) The road closure forced us to take a detour around the construction site.
(494) Taking a detour through the market gave us a chance to buy fresh produce.
(495) The driver had to steer towards the detour sign due to road construction.
(496) The lane closure caused a detour for drivers traveling in that direction.
(497) The driver had to turn back from the detour because it led to a dead end.
(498) The car sheered towards the detour sign, following the alternative route.
(499) The detour will require you to turn to the left at the next intersection.
(500) The traffic cone at the accident scene directed drivers to take a detour.
(501) The truck driver had to take a detour due to a road closure on his route.
(502) The lesser of the two options was to take a detour and avoid the traffic.
(503) The traffic was diverted to a detour while the bridge was being repaired.
(504) The driver had to take a detour to bypass the traffic jam on the highway.
(505) The road is closed, but we can proceed with our trip if we take a detour.
(506) The intersection was blocked by a fallen tree, so I had to take a detour.
(507) The thorny thicket was difficult to navigate, so we had to take a detour.
(508) The path began to branch towards the beach, tempting us to take a detour.
(509) The driver was confounded by way of the unexpected detour on the highway.
(510) The bridge was under repair, so we had to make a detour around the river.
(511) The bridge was under repair, so we had to take a detour around the river.
(512) The only way to bypass through the construction site is to take a detour.
(513) We had to take a detour because the fleet up ahead was blocking the road.
(514) I had to take a detour because of the rain into the engineering building.
(515) I was relieved to find no toll behind the detour I took to avoid traffic.
(516) I find it more efficient to drive around the median than to take a detour.
(517) The unexpected road closure caused a snarl up of cars on the detour route.
(518) The diversion of the traffic to a detour caused frustration among drivers.
(519) I'll make a detour to fill up with petrol before we reach our destination.
(520) A roadblock suddenly appeared in front of us, forcing us to take a detour.
(521) We had to make a detour around the construction site to get to the office.
(522) The group had to take a detour to avoid traversing the unstable precipice.
(523) The waggoners had to make a detour due to a fallen tree blocking the road.
(524) I missed my turn on the turnpike around the city and had to take a detour.
(525) We missed our exit on the turnpike over the city and had to take a detour.
(526) The students had to take a detour to avoid the crater across the sidewalk.
(527) The ongoing road repairs caused a snarl up of vehicles on the detour route.
(528) He is forgoing his usual route and taking a scenic detour on his road trip.
(529) The detour allowed us to see a different side of the city we were visiting.
(530) We made a detour to take a break and stretch our legs at a scenic overlook.
(531) Taking a detour through the park allowed us to enjoy the beautiful flowers.
(532) The driver had to turn over around and take a detour due to a road closure.
(533) The truck veered towards the construction zone, following the detour signs.
(534) The city implemented a detour route while the intersection was being paved.
(535) The quick-thinking driver eluded out of the traffic jam by taking a detour.
(536) The roadblock ahead forced us to drive around the median and take a detour.
(537) The truck driver had to take a detour because of construction on his route.
(538) The bridge over the gap was under construction, so we had to take a detour.
(539) The traffic was heavy, so we took a detour to avoid getting stuck in a jam.
(540) The commuter had to make a detour due to construction on their usual route.
(541) The motorist had to avert off through the detour to avoid the road closure.
(542) In the circumstances where the road is closed, we'll have to take a detour.
(543) The construction of a new bridge will obviate the need for a lengthy detour.
(544) We made a detour to explore a hidden waterfall that was off the beaten path.
(545) The road closure caused the cars to be bumper to bumper on the detour route.
(546) The driver had to pivot during the road trip when they encountered a detour.
(547) The driver had to drive alongside the construction site to reach the detour.
(548) If you miss the junction, you'll have to take a detour to get back on track.
(549) The driver had to manage through the detour on the way to the concert venue.
(550) The runner took a detour from her usual route to explore a new neighborhood.
Detour meaning
Detour is a word that is commonly used in the English language to describe a deviation from the usual or direct route. It is often used in the context of travel, but can also be used in other situations where a diversion or deviation is necessary. If you are looking to use the word detour in a sentence, there are a few tips that can help you to do so effectively. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind:
1. Understand the meaning of the word: Before you can use the word detour in a sentence, it is important to have a clear understanding of what it means. Detour refers to a route that is taken in order to avoid an obstacle or to reach a destination that is not directly accessible. This could be due to road closures, construction, or other factors that make the usual route impassable.
2. Use it in the right context: When using the word detour in a sentence, it is important to make sure that it is being used in the right context.
For example, if you are talking about a road trip and you need to take a detour due to a road closure, this would be an appropriate use of the word. However, if you are talking about a recipe and you say that you need to take a detour from the usual ingredients, this would not be an appropriate use of the word.
3. Use it in a clear and concise way: When using the word detour in a sentence, it is important to use it in a clear and concise way. This means that you should avoid using overly complicated language or convoluted sentence structures. Instead, try to use the word in a way that is easy to understand and that gets your point across clearly.
4. Vary your sentence structure: While it is important to use the word detour in a clear and concise way, it is also important to vary your sentence structure. This can help to keep your writing interesting and engaging, and can also help to emphasize different aspects of your message.
For example, you might use the word detour at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the importance of taking a different route, or you might use it at the end of a sentence to emphasize the final destination.
5. Practice using the word:
Finally, if you want to become more comfortable using the word detour in a sentence, it is important to practice. This could involve writing sentences that use the word detour, or it could involve speaking aloud and using the word in conversation. The more you practice, the more natural and confident you will become in using the word detour effectively.
In conclusion, detour is a useful word that can be used in a variety of contexts. By understanding its meaning, using it in the right context, using it in a clear and concise way, varying your sentence structure, and practicing, you can become more confident in using the word detour effectively in your writing and speech.
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