venturer

ven·ture

V0057400 (vĕn′chər)n.1. An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome.2. A business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gain.3. Something, such as money or cargo, at hazard in a risky enterprise.v. ven·tured, ven·tur·ing, ven·tures v.tr.1. To expose to danger or risk: ventured her entire fortune on a single stock.2. To brave the dangers of: ventured the high seas in a small boat.3. To express at the risk of denial, criticism, or censure: "I would venture to guess that Anon., who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman" (Virginia Woolf).v.intr.1. To take a risk; dare.2. To proceed despite possible danger or risk: ventured into the wilderness.Idiom: at a venture By mere chance or fortune; at random.

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[Middle English, chance, short for aventure, adventure; see adventure.]

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ven′tur·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	venturer - a merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas)merchant-venturermerchandiser, merchant - a businessperson engaged in retail trade
	2.	venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks adventurerindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"argonaut - someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventureadventuress - a woman adventurercowboy - someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles)daredevil, harum-scarum, madcap, swashbuckler, hothead, lunatic - a reckless impetuous irresponsible personrisk taker, gambler - someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitementhotspur - a rash or impetuous personmercenary, soldier of fortune - a person hired to fight for another country than their ownmountain climber, mountaineer - someone who climbs mountainsplunger, speculator - someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains

venturer

nounOne who engages in exciting, risky pursuits:adventurer, daredevil.