variants or less commonly thrill seeker or thrillseeker
plural thrill-seekers also thrill seekers or thrillseekers
: a person who intentionally and enthusiastically engages in activities (such as skydiving or bungee jumping) that involve physical danger
New details have emerged about the first-of-its-kind ride coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain that will take thrill-seekers on an off-road motorcycle ride over rugged hillside terrain …Brady MacDonald
This diverse layout allows skiers and snowboarders to progress at their own pace, making it a favorite for both families and thrill-seekers.Kilynn Groen

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thrill-seeker was in 1896

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“Thrill-seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill-seeker. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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