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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By avoiding impatience and confrontation, Taylor says everyone can enjoy the treasure hunt.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
To celebrate the launch, Marriott is rolling out the Drop Pin Challenge, a treasure hunt across 20 North American destinations with 10 million Bonvoy points at stake.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
As part of the launch, Marriott Bonvoy is running a real-world treasure hunt, dubbed the Drop Pin Challenge.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
With limited time and budget, teams must treasure hunt for vintage and thrift store finds to design their way to beautiful, layered, finished rooms.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
To celebrate the launch, Marriott is rolling out the Drop Pin Challenge, a treasure hunt across 20 North American destinations with 10 million Bonvoy points at stake.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
As part of the launch, Marriott Bonvoy is running a real-world treasure hunt, dubbed the Drop Pin Challenge.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
With limited time and budget, teams must treasure hunt for vintage and thrift store finds to design their way to beautiful, layered, finished rooms.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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