adventurer

[ ad-ven-cher-er ]

noun

1. a person who has, enjoys, or seeks adventures.
2. a seeker of fortune in daring enterprises; soldier of fortune.
3. a person who undertakes great commercial risk; speculator.
4. a person who seeks power, wealth, or social rank by unscrupulous or questionable means:

   They thought John was an adventurer and after their daughter's money.

5. Usually Adventurer. a member of Camp Fire, Inc., who is between the ages of 9 and 11.

adventurer

/ ədˈvɛntʃərə /

noun

1. a person who seeks adventure, esp one who seeks success or money through daring exploits
2. a person who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means
3. a speculator

Word History and Origins

Origin of adventurer¹

First recorded in 1475–85; adventure + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The adventurer first attempted the Caspian swim in 2023 after marching through the desert for 1,000 miles, but he failed to get support from safety officials.

From BBC

A Welsh adventurer has kayaked the length of one of the world's most remote rivers in a 37-day journey, setting a new world record and helping wildlife conservation.

From BBC

Well-known adventurer Jimmy Chin, who led the team, hailed the discovery as a "monumental and emotional moment".

From BBC

Nima Rinji said he wants to prove to younger generation of Sherpas that they can "rise above the stereotype of being only support climbers and embrace their potential as top-tier athletes, adventurers, and creators".

From BBC

Joining him is Princess Tiana, the entrepreneur turned musical archaeologist, dressed here in a regal but loose adventurer’s outfit.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• charlatan
• daredevil
• entrepreneur
• gambler
• mercenary
• swashbuckler
• traveler