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

Examples of treasure hunt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The mall’s website describes the experience as a treasure hunt, encouraging visitors to return again and again to discover unexpected finds. — Evan Moore july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Instead of rushing to get through stacks of dusty boxes, slow down and approach the task like a treasure hunt. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

The girls spend the day together — Laura has made an entire treasure hunt to celebrate Good Eagle’s birthday — and while there are moments of joy, there’s a lot of sadness weighing down on their tiny shoulders, too. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026

The game’s creators hope that the virtual treasure hunt will lead to some real-world discoveries. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for treasure hunt

• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront