adventure

noun
UK: /ədˈventʃər/
US: /ədˈventʃər/

  1. An exciting or unusual experience.

    1. We had an adventure in the forest, it was really fun. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her trip to South America was a great adventure that she enjoyed so much. [ ] [ ]

  2. A risky undertaking of uncertain outcome.

    1. Starting a new business can be a real adventure for everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing in the stock market is always a bit of an adventure and risky. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

risk journey expedition venture escapade
adventure verb

  1. To engage in exciting or risky activities.

    1. They plan to adventure in the mountains this summer vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people adventure into the unknown, always looking for new horizons. [ ] [ ]

  2. To risk or venture.

    1. He decided to adventure his savings on a new project this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do not adventure out in the dark without taking all the necessary precautions. [ ] [ ]
adventure adjective

  1. Involving excitement and unusual or daring experiences.

    1. We watched an adventure movie last night on TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. Reading an adventure novel is a way to escape your daily routine. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adventure" in English means: An exciting or unusual experience., A risky undertaking of uncertain outcome..

The phonetic transcription of "adventure" is /ədˈventʃər/ in British English and /ədˈventʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adventure": risk, journey, expedition, venture, escapade.

Example usage of "adventure": "We had an adventure in the forest, it was really fun.". More examples on the page.