adventurer

noun

ad·ven·tur·er | \ əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər

Definition of adventurer

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

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With a mountain peak in the Arctic and an asteroid zooming through space bearing her name, Marvin leaves a legacy as a geologist of the boundless and as a ceaseless adventurer. — Leila Mcneill, Smithsonian, "The Rockstar Geologist Who Mapped the Minerals of the Cosmos," 30 Mar. 2018 But there’s another sector of the camper world that’s also captivating adventurers: overlanding. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Burly truck camper is expedition ready," 6 Aug. 2018 Normally $900, true adventurers can pay just $700 in the PopMech Shop, leaving you with zero excuses to not hit the road. — Popular Mechanics, "Get Ready to Ride This Spring with These Affordable Bikes," 23 Jan. 2019 Urban adventurers will enjoy exploring Brisbane’s burgeoning cultural scene; in recent years the coastal capital has become a hotbed for contemporary arts, architecture, indie music, and fashion. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, "Here’s Where to Travel in 2019," 26 Dec. 2018 The resort has grabbed 400 acres of new skiable terrain, which adventurers can explore with a guide starting in February. — Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, "If You're Skiing the Rockies This Winter, Read This First," 4 Dec. 2018 This is a completely different adventure (and adventurer) than the previous two games. — Stefan Etienne, The Verge, "The 13 best games for your new PC," 26 Dec. 2018 Makes a great gift for a groomsman, photographer, adventurer or whiskey aficionado. — Bree Coven Foster, The Seattle Times, "Say cheese! Er, cheers! with local camera flask," 13 Aug. 2018 Here’s how Capy describes it: Test your adventurer mettle against The Isle’s procedural subterranean labyrinths. — Nick Statt, The Verge, "Long-awaited survival game Below is out next week," 6 Dec. 2018

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