adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər 
1
: someone who seeks dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures: such as
b
: one who engages in risky commercial enterprises for profit
2
somewhat old-fashioned
: one who seeks unmerited wealth or position especially by playing on the credulity or prejudice of others
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The Australian adventurer rose to fame in 1996 when his show — which featured him and wife Terri Irwin running their wildlife refuge, the Australia Zoo — premiered.
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
His role as hunter and adventurer Denys Finch Hatton added to his legacy as a romantic lead.
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amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
This area offers a quieter glimpse into Appalachian culture, and the adventurers who return to Cataloochee Ski Area every winter or bring their families to spend a week outdoors each summer have more than bought into the magic.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Bluetti is positioning it for households in cold climates and adventurers/explorers as a reliable off-grid backup.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
His role as hunter and adventurer Denys Finch Hatton added to his legacy as a romantic lead.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
This area offers a quieter glimpse into Appalachian culture, and the adventurers who return to Cataloochee Ski Area every winter or bring their families to spend a week outdoors each summer have more than bought into the magic.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Bluetti is positioning it for households in cold climates and adventurers/explorers as a reliable off-grid backup.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rər
1
: a person who looks for adventures
2
: a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by trickery
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