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

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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 By avoiding impatience and confrontation, Taylor says everyone can enjoy the treasure hunt. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 To celebrate the launch, Marriott is rolling out the Drop Pin Challenge, a treasure hunt across 20 North American destinations with 10 million Bonvoy points at stake. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025 As part of the launch, Marriott Bonvoy is running a real-world treasure hunt, dubbed the Drop Pin Challenge. AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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