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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Released 40 years ago, the original introduced the world to a group of misfit kids — Mikey, Mouth, Data, Chunk, and others — who embark on a treasure hunt to save their homes from foreclosure.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 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
The romantic notion of resale as a treasure hunt for vintage gems has shifted.
—Kristen Classi-Zummo, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
On his travel show, Conan O’Brien is on a treasure hunt for the unexpected: The comedian and host of ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ spoke about the latest season of his Max travel show, his recent Mark Twain Prize and acting in his first feature film.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 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
The romantic notion of resale as a treasure hunt for vintage gems has shifted.
—Kristen Classi-Zummo, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
On his travel show, Conan O’Brien is on a treasure hunt for the unexpected: The comedian and host of ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ spoke about the latest season of his Max travel show, his recent Mark Twain Prize and acting in his first feature film.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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“Treasure hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20hunt. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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