<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose</li><li>a diversion of industry into the war effort</li><li>a channel made to divert the flow of water from one course to another or to direct the flow of water draining from a piece of ground</li><li>British: a detour on a highway or road</li><li>distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime</li><li>Movies are his favorite diversion</li><li>Military: a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack</li></ul>