ad·ven·ture
əd-ˈven-chər 
1
a
: an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks
a book recounting his many bold adventures
b
: the encountering of risks
the spirit of adventure
2
: an exciting or remarkable experience
an adventure in exotic dining
They were looking for adventure.
3
: an enterprise involving financial risk
wanted to pay off her debts before embarking on any new financial adventures
adventured; adventuring
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)riŋ
1
: to expose to danger or loss : venture
… those who adventured their persons and lives risked all they had for a slender reward.—
Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad2
: to venture upon (see venture entry 1 sense 2) : try
… the task was always one of great difficulty and art—so much so, that it could seldom be adventured in rough or windy weather.—Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-Lytton1
: to proceed despite risk
… people going away to adventure upon the sea …—Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf2
: to take the risk
… I would adventure for such merchandise—William Shakespeare
William ShakespeareSynonyms
Examples of adventure in a Sentence
Noun
The field trip was an adventure for the students.
He told us about his camping adventures.
They were looking for adventure.
Verb
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
if I had to adventure a guess, I'd say she's about 35
Recent Examples on the WebEW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The songs, and many of the performances, signal that the series is meant to be a satiric adventure.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Please join me in thanking Chris and wishing him the best on his next adventure – and in hoping our paths cross again!
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Players will be able to join Mario on an epic adventure to collect Crystal Stars before the nefarious X-Nauts.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The impossible part is because the lovers' adventure takes place in a locked fortress of a museum, Bilbao's famous Guggenheim; the lovers walk in after hours through massive doors that, well, just open for them.
—Marcela Davison Aviles, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
The Wilderness trim debuts the vehicle’s third generation and with further leanings toward off-road adventures.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The Shotgun Wedding actress shared photos in an Instagram carousel of the day’s adventures — in one, Emme was embraced by cast member Jonathan Groff.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
So, what is new in the nature and adventure Emirates, and what can visitors look forward to in the next few years?
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Thanks for adventuring around the globe with me and taking care of our little fluff ball.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Grab your dice and get ready to (literally) assemble your adventuring party next month — Lego has finally unveiled the 3,745-piece Dungeons & Dragons set it co-developed with Wizards of the Coast as the tabletop roleplaying game celebrates its 50th anniversary.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
Altitude sickness, which most commonly refers to acute mountain sickness, presents a significant challenge to those traveling to and adventuring in high-altitude destinations.
—Brian Strickland, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2024
By now we’re used to listening to music for one another, in a way that privileges adventure over taste.
—Tim Davis, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024
From adventuring around the world to bringing home their fur babies following Zack's allergy ordeal, these two weathered a lot together and have only come out stronger.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
As the fall leaves finally drop to the ground and most people start digging out their hats and mittens, skiers and riders are sharing long-range forecasts with their group chats, pouring over new trail maps, and thinking about which backcountry adventures to take this year.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023
Former National Geographic Society executive vice president Terry Garcia acts as senior consultant, helping select locations (based on both conservation opportunities and adventuring wow factor) and support the missions.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2024
Noun
Even Pikachu knows that every good adventure begins with a hearty meal!
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The songs, and many of the performances, signal that the series is meant to be a satiric adventure.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Please join me in thanking Chris and wishing him the best on his next adventure – and in hoping our paths cross again!
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Players will be able to join Mario on an epic adventure to collect Crystal Stars before the nefarious X-Nauts.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The impossible part is because the lovers' adventure takes place in a locked fortress of a museum, Bilbao's famous Guggenheim; the lovers walk in after hours through massive doors that, well, just open for them.
—Marcela Davison Aviles, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
The Wilderness trim debuts the vehicle’s third generation and with further leanings toward off-road adventures.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The Shotgun Wedding actress shared photos in an Instagram carousel of the day’s adventures — in one, Emme was embraced by cast member Jonathan Groff.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
So, what is new in the nature and adventure Emirates, and what can visitors look forward to in the next few years?
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
My kids love adventuring down the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which is raised 25 feet above the ground.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Thanks for adventuring around the globe with me and taking care of our little fluff ball.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Grab your dice and get ready to (literally) assemble your adventuring party next month — Lego has finally unveiled the 3,745-piece Dungeons & Dragons set it co-developed with Wizards of the Coast as the tabletop roleplaying game celebrates its 50th anniversary.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
Altitude sickness, which most commonly refers to acute mountain sickness, presents a significant challenge to those traveling to and adventuring in high-altitude destinations.
—Brian Strickland, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2024
By now we’re used to listening to music for one another, in a way that privileges adventure over taste.
—Tim Davis, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024
From adventuring around the world to bringing home their fur babies following Zack's allergy ordeal, these two weathered a lot together and have only come out stronger.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
As the fall leaves finally drop to the ground and most people start digging out their hats and mittens, skiers and riders are sharing long-range forecasts with their group chats, pouring over new trail maps, and thinking about which backcountry adventures to take this year.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023
Former National Geographic Society executive vice president Terry Garcia acts as senior consultant, helping select locations (based on both conservation opportunities and adventuring wow factor) and support the missions.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2024
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adventure
1 of 2 noun
ad·ven·ture
əd-ˈven-chər
1
: an action involving unknown risks or dangers
2
: the encountering of risks
the spirit of adventure
3
: an unusual or exciting experience
the field trip was an adventure
adventure
2 of 2 verb
adventured; adventuring
-ˈvench-(ə-)riŋ
2
: to venture upon
explorers adventuring the wilderness
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