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uhd-VENCH-uh/ədˈventʃə/

An adventure is an exciting, unusual experience: an adventure holiday, a sense of adventure, go on an adventure. Trip is everyday and calmer. Danger is stronger and less fun. Venture as a noun is more business — later. Do not write adventure when you mean venture, or advertisement.

Meaning

An unusual, exciting, or slightly dangerous experience.

Examples

• “The boat trip felt like a real adventure in the storm.”
• “Camping in the hills was a real adventure in the wind.”
• “The children’s museum has an adventure trail in the garden.”

Good to know

an adventure holiday / go on an adventure. Calmer cousin: trip. Mix-up: venture.

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