Adventurer

/ədˈvɛn.tʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who undertakes an adventure, especially a bold or risky one.
The adventurer trekked through the Amazon rainforest in search of undiscovered species.
A person who seeks out new and exciting experiences, often involving risk.
As a passionate adventurer, she traveled the world, climbing mountains and diving into the ocean.
A person engaged in an enterprise involving risk; a venture capitalist or a broker of some sort.
He was a successful adventurer in the stock market, often taking chances on startup companies.

Etymology

From Middle English aventureur, from Old French aventurier, from Latin adventurus, meaning 'about to happen, about to arrive.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

armchair adventurer:
A person who enjoys adventure but only through books, travel shows, or other media.
adventurer's spirit:
A mindset that embraces exploration, risk, and the pursuit of the unknown.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Thrill-seeker
That thrill-seeker always jumps off cliffs with a parachute.
Globe-trotter
He's a globe-trotter, visiting every country on his bucket list.