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adventure

adventure

683 1.4
An unusual, exciting experience that can be dangerous
  • noun
  • /ædˈvɛnʧər/
translation icon : aventura
  • The children were excited to hear stories about the thrilling adventure of pirates searching for treasure.
  • a great adventure
  • outdoor adventure
  • adventure travel

So the first stop on today's adventure is the moon.

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Examples

  • But it had that great like ocean adventure feeling.

  • Let's continue our Vancouver adventure and head to Chinatown.

  • And what an adventure it has been.

  • I thought the whole point of this trip was having an adventure together.

  • Who knows, this could be a great adventure.

  • This is my second overseas adventure in a month.

  • And so they have all these cool adventures that are arranged here.

  • So the first stop on today's adventure is the moon.

  • It's it's been an amazing adventure and I've learned a lot.

  • Our adventure isn't over yet.

Synonyms

expedition
vsadventure
358 4.1

An organized trip by a group for a special purpose like exploring or doing research

is less organized and can be more spontaneous or personally risky
quest
vsadventure
328 4.7

A long, determined search for something important, often with adventure

is broader, emphasizing excitement and risk rather than a single search goal
exploration
vsadventure
156 2.8

To travel through a place to find new things, like a jungle or ocean

stresses excitement and possible danger more than the act of discovery
escapade
vsadventure
24 6.8

A fun, daring adventure that is a little wild

is wider, covering longer or more hazardous exploratory experiences
new adventure
vsadventure
15 3.3

An exciting experience that is not familiar and brings new challenges

adds that such experiences may also be hazardous and involve exploration
epic journey
vsadventure
4 4.8

A long exciting trip with adventure and many challenges

can be shorter and more about excitement or risk than length or scale
magical journey
vsadventure
1 4.6

An adventure in a wonderful world with things that are not real

is more about real exploration and physical risk than magical or fantastic events
sailing adventure
vsadventure
1 3.0

A journey on a boat for fun and exploring new places

covers both such voyages and other risky or unusual activities on land or sea
adventurous trip
vsadventure
3.5

A journey that includes exciting activities and some risk

is broader, covering any unusual or hazardous experience beyond just journeys
whale of an adventure
vsadventure
  • Informal
6.1

A very exciting and special experience with surprises

is similar but can be less extreme and not always especially notable
ocean adventure
vsadventure
3.7

An exciting trip at sea to explore new places

is more general, not limited to sea locations or ocean settings

Antonyms

263 1.0

Happening as a usual part of daily life

1 7.2

A state of being ordinary and not interesting

Idioms

5.3

To want very much to try new exciting things

Eager to try new and exciting things

6.1

A very exciting and special experience with surprises

Compounds

15 3.3

An exciting experience that is not familiar and brings new challenges

A story with exciting, risky events about travel and danger

A story about exciting, often dangerous journeys where people do brave things

A journey on a boat for fun and exploring new places

A strong wish to try exciting or unusual experiences

An exciting trip at sea to explore new places

How Exciting

adventure
683 1.4
expedition
358 4.1
experience
1.0
outing
83 1.1

Surface Forms

adventure singular
adventures plural

Etymology

Adventure comes from the Latin advenire, which means 'to come' or 'to happen'. Think of the word venture — a risky action — and you can see why an adventure is a happening full of risk and excitement.