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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The treasure hunt experience is alive and well, with Boss pointing out that TJX store merchandise on average was 70% below the original price. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025 Festivities include musical treasure hunt for all ages, tour through the museum galleries using a treasure map, prizes and Make and Play activity for kids. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025 As part of the Nihi Wildlings all-day program, kids can participate in a variety of activities, like learning about the resort’s sea turtles, dressing in traditional Sumbanese clothing, learning the local language, playing with clay, and a resort-wide treasure hunt. Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025 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 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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