adventures

word · lemma: adventure

/ædˈvɛntʃɝz/
ad-VEN-churz
/ɐdvˈɛntʃəz/
ad-VEN-chuhz

Definition

Exciting or unusual experiences, often involving travel or risk. People often seek adventures when they want to try new things or break from everyday life.

Usage & Nuances

'Adventures' is mainly plural when talking about a series of exciting events. Common collocations: 'go on adventures', 'seek adventures', 'stories about adventures'. It often has a positive, fun sense, but can also mean danger.

Example Sentences

We want to go on new adventures this summer.

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Children imagine having amazing adventures with their friends.

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After college, she set off to find her own adventures abroad.

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Their summer road trip turned into one of the best adventures of their lives.

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He’s always chasing new adventures, never staying in one place for long.

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He loves stories about adventures in the jungle.

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