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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Families enjoy the art treasure hunt through the Uffizi for a new perspective on the museum.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Estate sale shopping can feel like a treasure hunt, but some secondhand finds come with hidden risks that aren’t worth bringing home.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The treasure hunt website notes that this year's prize increases last year's total by $1.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Down the road, Novak and Bush want to bring in a motel manager and stage their own treasure hunt.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Estate sale shopping can feel like a treasure hunt, but some secondhand finds come with hidden risks that aren’t worth bringing home.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The treasure hunt website notes that this year's prize increases last year's total by $1.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Down the road, Novak and Bush want to bring in a motel manager and stage their own treasure hunt.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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“Treasure hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20hunt. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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