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

The $399 Series 12 remains our Editors' Choice smartwatch for most iPhone users, but for outdoor adventurers and power users demanding ultimate endurance, the $799 Ultra 4 is in a class of its own. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

In 1754, Pennsylvania adventurer Arthur Buchanan bought 200 acres in an Indian village from a Lenape chief. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

So fall travel has historically been the domain of empty-nesters, young couples without dependents, parents bringing along adult children (or vice versa), friend groups, and solo adventurers. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Two such adventurers are imagined into being in No God But Us. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 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