Sentences with Detour

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7 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Detour'

The construction crew had to detour traffic away from the main road due to a fallen tree.

The hikers had to detour from the original trail because of a landslide blocking their path.

The pilot announced a detour in the flight plan to navigate around a thunderstorm.

The author took a detour from the main plot to explore a side story in the novel.

During our road trip, we had to detour through scenic countryside to avoid heavy traffic.

To avoid the construction site, we decided to detour through the nearby neighborhood.

The political candidate strategically detoured from controversial topics during the debate.

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