adventure Definition
ad·ven·ture (ad ven′c̸hər, əd-)
noun
- the encountering of danger
- a daring, hazardous undertaking
- an unusual, stirring experience, often of a romantic nature
- a venture or speculation in business or finance
- a liking for danger, excitement, etc. a man full of adventure
Etymology: ME aventure < OFr < VL *adventura, lit., a happening < L advenire: see Advent
transitive verb -·tured, -·tur·ing
- to put in danger; risk; venture
- to be bold about; dare
intransitive verb
- to engage in daring undertakings
- to take a risk
adventure Synonyms
adventure Law Definition
n
Any commercial or financial
venture involving speculation or risk. See also joint
venture.
adventure Usage Examples
Preposition: of
lifetime: Photo Mungo Ross July last year I left for Tanzania for what was to be an adventure of a lifetime.
Converse of object
- invent: Together, they provide all the characters and props children need to invent endless adventures.
- recount: The man who, so far as we know, first recounted the romantic adventures of Arthur's knights, Gawain.
Adjective modifier
- thrilling: Review: I went into the book expecting a thrilling spy adventure a la James Bond or Jason Bourne.
- action-packed: There's something for everyone on this action-packed family adventure designed exclusively for parents traveling with their children.
- swashbuckling: C: People who like swashbuckling adventures whatever precisely they are.
- outdoor: They are also good preparation and follow-up for more ' traditional ' outdoor adventures.
- magical: Millions of children across the globe are enjoying the magical adventures of Harry Potter.
- amazing: Tour Scotland on a small group tour this year for an amazing adventure!
Modifies a noun
- playground: A adventure playground is located next to the main building.
- expedition: The Peru Expedition is an excellent program if you are looking to do an adventure expedition in South America.
- holiday: The voyages are hugely exhilarating - a real adventure holiday for everyone on board.
- travel: The prize is being organized by experienced South African adventure travel company African Ample Assistance.
- racing: Rock climbing, triathlons and adventure racing have all been attempted successfully.
Noun used with modifier
- epic: Bill must survive against the elements in an epic adventure behind enemy lines.
- arcade: For those reasons the game can be called an arcade adventure, on a par with Jet Set Willy and Manic Miner.
- sci-fi: It's a fast-paced, thrilling sci-fi adventure in its own right.
- fantasy: The Quentaris Chronicles is a new fantasy adventure series - with a twist.
- sea-faring: Our sea-faring adventures hanson who will cruise are those.
- off-road: Whatever kind of event you have in mind, Leisure Pursuits is the place to go for an off-road adventure to remember.
Browse dictionary entries near adventure
- ‹ adventive
- ‹ adventitious
- ‹ adventitia
- ‹ Adventist
- ‹ Adventism
- ‹ Advent Sunday
- ‹ Advent
- ‹ advection
- ‹ advantageous
- ‹ advantage
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- adventuresome ›
- adventuress ›
- adventurism ›
- adventurous ›
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