bonaventure

¹ American  

[bon-uh-ven-cher, bon-uh-ven-] / ˈbɒn əˌvɛn tʃər, ˌbɒn əˈvɛn- /

noun

Nautical.

1. a mast fitted with a lateen sail bonaventure mizzen or lugsail, situated behind the mizzenmast at or near the stern, used in the 16th and early 17th centuries.

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Bonaventure ² American  

[bon-uh-ven-cher, bon-uh-ven-] / ˈbɒn əˌvɛn tʃɛr, ˌbɒn əˈvɛn- /

noun

1. Saint the Seraphic Doctor, 1221–74, Italian scholastic theologian.

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Etymology

Origin of bonaventure

First recorded in 1490–1500, bonaventure is from the Italian word buonaventura literally, good luck. See bonus, venture

Example Sentences

“It feels like there’s more every day,” St. Bonaventure University basketball GM Adrian Wojnarowski told MarketWatch last year.

From MarketWatch

The Tritons defeated St. Bonaventure in the Division 4 final last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Suddenly, my idea of great architecture broadened beyond the ornate church, grand mansion, distinctive Spanish Colonial or gleaming glass skyscrapers like the Westin Bonaventure hotel.

From Los Angeles Times

Servite 79, St. Bonaventure 38: The Friars improved to 6-1 behind Hugh Hannan, who had 18 points.

From Los Angeles Times

Canyon won a 2A championship last season and lost most of its players, but returning is standout point guard Isaac Yuhico, who delivered clutch baskets in the Cowboys’ triple-overtime championship game win over St. Bonaventure.

From Los Angeles Times