adventure
UK: ədˈvɛntʃə | US: ədˈvɛntʃər
n. an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk
n. a daring or risky undertaking
vt. to take the risk of; dare to attempt
The word "adventure" traces back to Latin adventūra (things about to happen), derived from advenīre (to arrive, come to). The root vent- (from Latin venire, meaning "to come") appears in many English words (e.g., "convene," "invent"). The prefix ad- (to/toward) directs the action, while -ure forms a noun. Originally, it referred to chance or fortune (e.g., "what comes to pass"), later evolving to emphasize risk and excitement in Middle English under French influence (aventure).
They embarked on a thrilling adventure through the Amazon rainforest.
Investing in startups is always an adventure.
She loves to adventure into unknown territories.
The book recounts his adventures as a young sailor.
Life’s greatest adventures often begin with a single step.