adventurer

Definition

One who enjoys adventures.

Etymology

From adventure + -er.

Example Sentences

• "European adventurers found themselves within a watery world, a tapestry of streams, channels, wetlands, lakes and lush riparian meadows enriched by floodwaters from the Mississippi River."
• "Meanwhile, the ranks of adventurers grow, be they manic puzzle-solvers or people like me, who like to look under the Robners' beds just for the hell of it."
• "It's a challenging game for the inexperienced adventurer, and should even give the hardened pros a bit of a run for their money."

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