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

This water-friendly sneaker has a drop heel that transforms it into a slide, and was built for anglers, boaters, and coastal adventurers who demand both function and comfort. —Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025

Summit Saturday will be open for friends, families and solo adventurers on Aug. 16. —Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025

Constant filming might be intrusive to some, but not to this adventurer. —Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

That’s the idea proposed by BecomingX, a learning and development company co-founded by adventurer Bear Grylls. —Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 29 July 2025

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