detoured Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to take a different route than usual. Example Sentence We were detoured on our trip to Myrtle Beach. More Example Sentences We detoured because of the construction work. Synonyms rerouted; diverted; changed course Antonyms shortcut Hear It! Say It! Write It! detoured Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: