Word
adventurer
Phoneticsad·ven·tur·er, stress on the second syllable
US/ædˈvɛntʃɝɝ/
UK/ɐdvˈɛntʃəɹɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who enjoys going to new places and having exciting or dangerous experiences.
n. a person who seeks out or engages in risky, exciting, or unusual experiences. Often carries a connotation of boldness or a lack of permanent ties.
Examples
“The young adventurer traveled across the mountains alone.”
“She lived the life of a true adventurer, spending her summers exploring remote islands and her winters writing about them.”
“While some viewed him as a visionary explorer, others saw him as a mere adventurer seeking fame and fortune at the expense of local stability.”
Examples
simple
“The young adventurer traveled across the mountains alone.”
contextual
“She lived the life of a true adventurer, spending her summers exploring remote islands and her winters writing about them.”
complex
“While some viewed him as a visionary explorer, others saw him as a mere adventurer seeking fame and fortune at the expense of local stability.”
Etymology
From adventure + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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