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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With limited time and budget, teams must treasure hunt for vintage and thrift store finds to design their way to beautiful, layered, finished rooms.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Just like art dealer Forrest Fenn’s legendary hidden treasure, which had hunters scouring the American West for a decade, clues for this treasure hunt are provided through cryptic poetry, at least so far.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 5 Sep. 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement has set off a wave of celebrations among fans, even prompting a New York City wedding planning company to host a full-on treasure hunt.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
The schedule also includes dance-alongs with the San Francisco Ballet, a San Francisco Opera Garden Party, a whimsical puppet show by Rabbit Hole Theater, a garden treasure hunt and more.
—Pj Bremier, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Just like art dealer Forrest Fenn’s legendary hidden treasure, which had hunters scouring the American West for a decade, clues for this treasure hunt are provided through cryptic poetry, at least so far.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 5 Sep. 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement has set off a wave of celebrations among fans, even prompting a New York City wedding planning company to host a full-on treasure hunt.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
The schedule also includes dance-alongs with the San Francisco Ballet, a San Francisco Opera Garden Party, a whimsical puppet show by Rabbit Hole Theater, a garden treasure hunt and more.
—Pj Bremier, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Treasure hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20hunt. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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