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

  • (..) The time has come... ...for the dominion of Men. The sea calls us home. I think I'm... ...quite ready for another adventure. Farewell... ...my brave Hobbits. My work is now finished. Here at last, on the shores of the sea... (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King