distraction

noun
UK: /dɪˈstrækʃən/
US: /dɪˈstrækʃən/

  1. Something that takes your attention away from what you are doing or should be doing.

    1. That loud noise was a distraction. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant chatter in the office proved to be a major distraction, hindering my productivity. [ ] [ ]

  2. An activity that you do for pleasure and to stop you from worrying about unpleasant things.

    1. I play games as a distraction. [ ] [ ]
    2. Gardening provides a welcome distraction from the pressures of my demanding job. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disturbance interruption diversion amusement entertainment
distraction transitive-verb

  1. To take someone's attention away from something.

    1. Don't distraction him from his work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The loud music was intended to distraction the guards, allowing for a stealthy escape. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distraction" in English means: Something that takes your attention away from what you are doing or should be doing., An activity that you do for pleasure and to stop you from worrying about unpleasant things..

The phonetic transcription of "distraction" is /dɪˈstrækʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈstrækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distraction": disturbance, interruption, diversion, amusement, entertainment.

Example usage of "distraction": "That loud noise was a distraction.". More examples on the page.