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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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
Wednesday, July 23 8 p.m. ET: Expedition Unknown: Shark Files - Global adventurer Josh Gates solves some of the strangest and most disturbing shark mysteries of all-time, including the real-life bloody inspiration for the movie Jaws.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Here are seven cafes across metro Phoenix that matcha adventurers need to check out.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Serious adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts can save $250 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
—Cierra Cowan July 11, PC Magazine, 11 July 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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