treasure hunt

noun

1

: an act of searching for treasure

The adventurers set sail on a treasure hunt.

—sometimes used figuratively

a 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

Examples of treasure hunt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The footage, showing off the first minute of Episode 1, displayed familiar scenery in a new light, with a famous pirate named Gold D Roger’s final words before his execution galvanizing a worldwide treasure hunt. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026

Additional uptown businesses participating in the treasure hunt this summer include Johnny Burrito, Rhino Market & Deli, Coco and the Director, Devon & Blakely, Paper Skyscraper and Geno D’s Pizza. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026

Taz’s Exploration Trail will invite families on a treasure hunt themed to the always hungry chaotic character. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

Families enjoy the art treasure hunt through the Uffizi for a new perspective on the museum. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Rhymes for treasure hunt

• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront