n. & v.
--n.
1. an unusual and exciting experience.
2 a daring enterprise; a hazardous activity.
3 enterprise (the spirit of adventure).
4 a commercial speculation.
--v.intr.
1. (often foll. by into, upon) dare to go or come.
2 (foll. by on, upon) dare to undertake.
3 incur risk; engage in adventure.
Phrases and idioms:
adventure playground a playground where children are provided with functional materials for climbing on, building with, etc.
Derivatives:
adventuresome adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF aventure, aventurer f. L adventurus about to happen (as ADVENT)