Vocabulary Entry

distraction

|noun • verb

noun

A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.

Example Sentences

"His phone was a constant distraction during the meeting."

"The noise from the construction site was a major distraction while studying."

"She found it hard to focus because of the distractions in the room."

verb

Example Sentences

"The loud music distracted him from his homework."

"She was easily distracted by the movement outside the window."

"The teacher tried to distract the students from their nervousness before the exam."