diversion – 1. the act of causing something to turn in a different direction 2. something that diverts the mind

(Pronounced dai-vur-zhn)

To remember the definition of the word diversion, use the following mnemonic:

To divert the water was her mission (diversion). She has turned the water in a different direction and can now stop worrying and divert her mind to harvesting the crops.

Examples of diversion in a sentence (1. the act of causing something to turn in a different direction)

 There was a diversion due to roadworks. 

She used a dam to create a diversion in the river.

On their hike, a fallen tree sent them on a diversion. 

Examples of diversion in a sentence (2. something that diverts the mind)

They created a diversion to distract the guards.

She found puzzles a nice diversion from her anxieties. 

He struggled to stay focused and always seemed to find a new diversion.