adventure

[ad-ven-cher] / ædˈvɛn tʃər /

NOUN

risky or unexpected undertaking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

experience exploit feat scene trip

STRONG

chance contingency endangerment enterprise happening hazard incident jeopardy occurrence peril speculation undertaking venture

WEAK

emprise

Antonyms

STRONG

abstention assurance certainty fact plan protection reality safety surety truth

WEAK

avoidance inaction inactivity inertia latency passiveness stillness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

So, this upcoming year feels like a really rad adventure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Also, be open to going on an adventure in terms of how you get to Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And, 31 years after her first professional match, this was the latest fascinating adventure for the iconic American.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"It's going to be such an adventure, the game play looks incredible," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The start of the adventure was the best part, anyway.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

Vocabulary lists containing adventure

Words Every Pirate Should Know

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Beowulf vocabulary

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Introduction to Fiction

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!