adventure

ad-ven-ture · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An unusual and exciting experience or activity, often involving risk or danger.

  2. 2.

    A bold, risky undertaking.

  3. 3.

    To engage in daring or risky activity.

Forms

plural: adventures

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    adventure story — A narrative featuring exciting journeys or events.
  • •
    spirit of adventure — Willingness to try new and exciting things.
  • •
    adventure tourism — Travel involving exciting or risky activities.

Related words

Antonyms: boredom, monotony, routine
See also: adventures, adventurous, expedition, journey
Synonyms: expedition, exploit, journey, quest

Etymology

From Old French aventure, from Latin adventura ("a thing about to happen"), from advenire ("to arrive"), from ad- ("to") + venire ("to come").