1. an activity that provides entertainment or amusement
2. the action of turning something aside from its course
3. something intended to distract attention from what is really important

Examples

• Reading novels is her favorite diversion after work.
• The children needed a diversion during the long car ride.
• The river diversion project will redirect water to the drought-stricken areas.
• Traffic was rerouted due to a diversion around the construction site.
• The magician used humor as a diversion while setting up his next trick.
• Critics argued that the scandal was just a diversion from the real issues.
• The park offers many diversions including hiking trails and playgrounds.