ədˈventʃə 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. øadventure
playground a playground
where children are
provided with functional materials
for climbing on,
building with, etc. øøadventuresome adj. [ME f. OF aventure, aventurer f. L adventurus
about to
happen (as ADVENT)]