adventurer

noun

ad·​ven·​tur·​er əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər 

1

: someone who seeks dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures: such as

a

: soldier of fortune

b

: one who engages in risky commercial enterprises for profit

2

somewhat old-fashioned : one who seeks unmerited wealth or position especially by playing on the credulity or prejudice of others

Examples of adventurer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An authority in square-cornered chest fridges for overlanders, campers and other adventurers, Iceco has innovated an interesting twist. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Along for the ride will be fellow adventurers Eric Philips of Australia, Jannicke Mikkelsen of Norway and Rabea Rogge of Germany. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

This smartwatch is for the off-grid athletes and adventurers, like many users who often gravitate toward Garmin wearables. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026

Whether a whiskey connoisseur, aviation aficionado, outdoor adventurer, or eclectic foodie, the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee, has much to offer you. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

adventure entry 1 or adventure entry 2 + -er entry 2, probably after Middle French aventurier, adventurier

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for adventurer

• venturer

Kids Definition

adventurer

noun

ad·​ven·​tur·​er əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rər 

1

: a person who looks for adventures

2

: a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by trickery