detour
/ˈdi.toɹ/ noun B2- A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
- A temporary alternative route available to motorists away from the usual route due to a closure for repairs, dealing with an accident, or some event rendering the usual route unusable.
Plural detours
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A slightly longer, scenic detour through an unfamiliar neighborhood or a sprawling national park is visible at a single glance.
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