■ noun
1》 an unusual, exciting, and daring experience.
↘excitement arising from such experiences: in search of ~.
2》 archaic a commercial speculation.
■ verb dated engage in an ~.
Derivatives
~r noun
~some adjective
~ss noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. aventure (n.), aventurer (v.), based on L. adventurus 'about to happen', from advenire 'arrive'.