Noun: distraction di'strak-shun
- The act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
"conjurers are experts at distraction";
- misdirection
- An obstacle to attention
"The constant notifications on his phone were a major distraction from his work"
- An entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations
"The magic show provided a welcome distraction from their daily troubles";
- beguilement
- Mental turmoil
"he drives me to distraction"
Derived forms: distractions
Type of: alteration, amusement, confusedness, confusion, disarray, entertainment, inattention, mental confusion, muddiness, revision
Encyclopedia: Distraction