adventure

Definition

  • noun: an exciting or dangerous experience
  • noun: an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks
  • verb: to expose to danger or loss
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: venture, event, enterprise

Examples

  • He has a strong spirit/sense of 'adventure'. [=he enjoys doing dangerous and exciting things]

  • The field trip was an 'adventure' for the students.

  • He told us about his camping 'adventures'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - We're not... we're not ready, are we? - No. Good morning, Lara. And what a beautiful morning it is! Back to work, I'm afraid. It's adventure time. Egypt again? It's nothing but pyramids and sand. I know. Gets everywhere, in the cracks... Spanish galleon? Do you know what day it is, Hillary? (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider