treasure hunt
noun
1
: an act of searching for treasure
The adventurers set sail on a treasure hunt.
—sometimes used figurativelya treasure hunt at one of the city's flea markets
2
: a game in which each player or team tries to be the first to find an object or group of objects that have been hidden
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The treasure hunt experience is alive and well, with Boss pointing out that TJX store merchandise on average was 70% below the original price.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Festivities include musical treasure hunt for all ages, tour through the museum galleries using a treasure map, prizes and Make and Play activity for kids.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
As part of the Nihi Wildlings all-day program, kids can participate in a variety of activities, like learning about the resort’s sea turtles, dressing in traditional Sumbanese clothing, learning the local language, playing with clay, and a resort-wide treasure hunt.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, Taylor Swift posted a treasure hunt for fans consisting of a series of short videos.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Festivities include musical treasure hunt for all ages, tour through the museum galleries using a treasure map, prizes and Make and Play activity for kids.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
As part of the Nihi Wildlings all-day program, kids can participate in a variety of activities, like learning about the resort’s sea turtles, dressing in traditional Sumbanese clothing, learning the local language, playing with clay, and a resort-wide treasure hunt.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, Taylor Swift posted a treasure hunt for fans consisting of a series of short videos.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treasure hunt
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“Treasure hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20hunt. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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