adventure
noun [C or U] /ədˈven.tʃər/
/-tʃɚ/ Definition
A2 an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity: She had some exciting adventures in Egypt. We got lost on the Metro - it was quite an adventure. Sam won't come - he's got no sense of adventure (= he does not enjoy dangerous or exciting situations).Journeys
(Definition of adventure noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- carpool noun (PEOPLE)
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