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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Or opt for a different kind of treasure hunt, and test your skills at geocaching.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Van der Heide compared the data collection methods to a treasure hunt.
—Olivia Maule, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
The treasure hunt, which includes the map and prizes (a choice of pins for adults or prizes out of the treasure chest for kids) is $15 for adults and $10 for children.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Not to mention, an entire clearance section that feels like a treasure hunt.
—Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Van der Heide compared the data collection methods to a treasure hunt.
—Olivia Maule, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
The treasure hunt, which includes the map and prizes (a choice of pins for adults or prizes out of the treasure chest for kids) is $15 for adults and $10 for children.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Not to mention, an entire clearance section that feels like a treasure hunt.
—Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 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 14 Dec. 2025.
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