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
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
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Pets features a man named Sergi, an adventurer who kayaks around Europe with his rescue dog, Nirvana.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This ample space is designed to make all types of travelers, from solo adventurers to large families, feel comfortable and at home.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Pets features a man named Sergi, an adventurer who kayaks around Europe with his rescue dog, Nirvana.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
New free services and communities have cropped up to fill the void, including Travel Ladies, an app that caters to solo female adventurers.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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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
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