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What is the Plural of “Adventure”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

SingularadventurePluraladventures
Rule: regularIPA: /ədˈventʃər/

Singular and Plural Form of Adventure

Adventure is the singular noun form. Adventures is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.

Why is the Plural of Adventure “adventures”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Adventure

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: adventure → adventures

Plural pattern: regular.

How to Remember the Plural of Adventure

Just add -s to “adventure” to make “adventures”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: Often pronounced with 'ch' sound changing to 'j'; the 'u' is completely silent..

Singular vs Plural Examples with Adventure

See adventure and adventures used in real sentences side by side.

  • My backpacking trip across Europe was an incredible adventure. B1
  • The children set off on an adventure to explore the forest. B1
  • Ancient explorers undertook dangerous adventures seeking new lands. B2

Common Plural Mistakes with Adventure

Wrong: She wants to adventure in the mountains.

Correct: She wants to have an adventure in the mountains.

Adventure as noun phrase uses 'have an adventure', not 'adventure' as a standalone verb here.

Wrong: The adventures were very danger.

Correct: The adventures were very dangerous.

Use adjective 'dangerous', not noun 'danger' after 'were'.

How to Pronounce Adventure and Adventures

Stress the first syllable: AD-ven-cher. The 'u' is silent.

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Adventure

These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Origin and Etymology of Adventure

From Old French "aventure" (from Latin "adventura" meaning about to happen). Entered English in the 13th century.

Cultural note: Central to hero narratives and coming-of-age stories across cultures.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Adventure

What is the plural of “adventure”?

The plural of “adventure” is “adventures”.

Is “adventures” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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