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The definition of an adventure is an exciting or unusual experience that usually involves risks.

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Going on a journey uncharted through a forest is an example of an adventure.

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See adventure in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: ME aventure < OFr < VL *adventura, lit., a happening < L advenire: see Advent

transitive verb adventured, adventuring

to put in danger; risk; venture
to be bold about; dare

intransitive verb

to engage in daring undertakings
to take a risk

See adventure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. An undertaking or enterprise of a hazardous nature.
b. An undertaking of a questionable nature, especially one involving intervention in another state's affairs.
An unusual or exciting experience: an adventure in dining.
Participation in hazardous or exciting experiences: the love of adventure.
A financial speculation or business venture.

verb ad·ven·tured, ad·ven·tur·ing, ad·ven·tures

verb, transitive

To venture upon; undertake or try.
To expose to danger or risk; hazard.

verb, intransitive

To take a risk; dare.
To proceed despite risks.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English aventure

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin adventūrus

Origin: , future participle of advenīre, to arrive; see advent

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