adventures

Tales of daring

Adventures are exciting or unusual experiences, often involving risk, danger, or the unknown.

The word carries a sense of venturing forth—leaving the familiar behind.

A person might recount their adventures abroad or seek adventures in the wilderness.

Children's stories often center on adventures.

In a looser sense, any undertaking with uncertain outcome qualifies: Starting the business was quite an adventure.

The singular adventure works as both noun and verb: to adventure into unfamiliar territory is to explore it boldly.

exploration

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

experiences

Reckless, exciting adventure

Categories

explorationexploration, explore, expedition, expeditions, voyage
African explorationDavid Livingstone, Henry Stanley, expeditions, explorers, Richard Burton
funamusement, entertainment, excitement, joy, merriment
traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
Cub ScoutsAkela, Baloo, Webelos, den, pack
fantasywizard, witch, magic, dragon, elf

Opposites

excitement and novelty

adventuresroutines

Established sequences of actions

action and engagement

Absence of flow or progress

activity type

adventureserrands

Brief purposeful outings

Phrases

Family

Familiarity: Top 10,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G