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

  • (..) Go on. -lt looks like a snake. -lt's a snakeskin. -Bloody hell. Whatever shed this must be feet long. Or more. Heart of a lion, this one. The adventure ends here, boys. But don't fret. The world will know our story. How l was too late to save the girl. How you two tragically lost your minds. . . (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets