Adventure
/ədˈvɛntʃər/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn unusual and exciting, typically risky or daring, experience.
/ədˈvɛntʃər/
An unusual and exciting experience
We went on a hiking adventure in the mountains.
💡 Simply: An exciting and maybe dangerous experience.
More Examples
Her life has been a series of grand adventures.
How It's Used
"Their trip to the Amazon was a thrilling adventure."
"The novel is a classic adventure story filled with pirates and hidden treasure."
To embark on or engage in an adventure.
/ədˈvɛntʃər/
To undertake an adventure
Let's adventure to the top of the mountain!
💡 Simply: To go on an adventure.
How It's Used
"She decided to adventure into the unknown wilderness."
Idioms & expressions
Seek adventure
To actively look for exciting and risky experiences.
"He seeks adventure wherever he goes."
From Old French aventure, from Old Occitan aventura, from adverbial phrase a la ventura "at one's own risk or chance".
The word has maintained a similar meaning throughout history, always carrying connotations of risk and excitement.
Memory tip
Think 'adventurous' – it's a risky undertaking.