Definition of hide–and–seek
: a children's game in which one player does not look while others hide and then goes to find them
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First Known Use of hide–and–seek
circa 1727
HIDE–AND–SEEK Defined for English Language Learners
hide-and-seek
playDefinition of hide–and–seek for English Language Learners
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: a children's game in which everyone hides from one player who tries to find them
HIDE–AND–SEEK Defined for Kids
hide–and–seek
playDefinition of hide–and–seek for Students
: a game in which one player covers his or her eyes and after giving the others time to hide goes looking for them
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