Adventure Fiction

noun a pirate, especially one who preyed on ships in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th and 18th centuries

• The buccaneer was known for his ruthless tactics in the high seas.
• That buccaneer is always up to no good!
• Yo ho ho, me hearties! Let's join the buccaneer crew!
• She was a buccaneer in the world of business, always taking risks and seeking adventure.

noun a strong or fortified place typically used for military defense

• The fort was strategically positioned on top of the hill.
• Let's go check out that old fort on the outskirts of town.
• I heard there's a sick party happening at the fort tonight.
• She built a fort around her heart to protect herself from getting hurt.

noun a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea

verb to engage in piracy or act as a pirate

• The pirate ship sailed towards the horizon, ready to plunder any passing vessels.
• I heard there's a pirate-themed party happening this weekend, arrr!
• Yo ho ho, me hearties, let's go on a pirate adventure!
• She was known as the office pirate, always taking credit for other people's ideas.

noun a wild or absurd search for something unattainable

• The detective realized he was on a wild goose chase after following a false lead.
• I think looking for my keys in the living room is just a wild goose chase.
• Searching for that rare vinyl record is like going on a wild goose chase.
• Trying to convince her to change her mind is like chasing a wild goose.