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

  • (..) Mr Guillam... Sorry it took me so long to come home. Ricki has been helping us, Peter. He's been telling us all about his adventures. He's a double, George. There is no mole. Whole thing's been thought up by Moscow. Karla bought him for '. I stole that because of you. (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy