# adventuress

> English word · Noun · IPA /ədˈvɛntʃəɹɪs/

## Definitions
1. A female adventurer; a woman who seeks adventure.
2. A woman of doubtful reputation or suspected character who pursues personal advancement, especially by sexual means; a demirep.
3. A female varietist.

## Etymology
From adventure (verb) + -ess, after adventurer. Compare earlier governess, sorceress, etc.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/adventuress