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

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, 19 Jan. 2026

Light clues as to where Fleabag writer-star Waller-Bridge will take the famed archaeologist and adventurer across the TV series, however, emerged when the production unveiled its full cast and character descriptions earlier this month. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026

With the help of a Hogwarts professor, adventurers will encounter familiar beasts and a series of obstacles before helping the creature in need. —Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

The Game of Thrones and X-Men star is decked out as the globe-trotting archaeologist and adventurer in the debut photo from Prime Video’s reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise (see it, below). —James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 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