noun
Uncommon
adventurer
ad-VEHN-ch
Adventurer (noun) means someone who seeks out exciting, risky experiences or ventures. Example: “The old adventurer had climbed every major peak in the region.”
noun
1
Someone who seeks out exciting, risky experiences or ventures.
"The old adventurer had climbed every major peak in the region."
"She quit her office job to become a full-time adventurer."
2
A person who chases fortune or advancement through bold or sometimes shady schemes.
"The novel's villain is a smooth-talking adventurer looking to marry into money."
How to use adventurer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who actively seeks out adventure, risk, or fortune.
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Word forms
- Plural
- adventurers
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Etymology
From adventure plus the agent ending -er.
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What does “adventurer” mean?
The word “adventurer” means someone who seeks out exciting, risky experiences or ventures. In plain terms, a person who actively seeks out adventure, risk, or fortune.
How do you pronounce “adventurer”?
“Adventurer” is pronounced ad-VEHN-ch (/ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “adventurer” in a sentence?
Here is “adventurer” used in a sentence: “The old adventurer had climbed every major peak in the region.”
What part of speech is “adventurer”?
“Adventurer” is a noun.
Is “adventurer” a common word?
“Adventurer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “adventurer” have?
“Adventurer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who seeks out exciting, risky experiences or ventures.
