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
Examples of treasure hunt in a Sentence
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Temu’s skill is making bargain hunting feel like a sugar-high treasure hunt.
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Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
As well as offering good value for money, Costco also provides a ‘treasure hunt’ experience, which encourages impulse buying among customers.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2024
My son’s catch-and-release treasure hunt was a wake-up call for me—the youth have no love for the coin of the realm.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Both the seller and his representative live in or near St. Paul, though neither is particularly familiar with the treasure hunt.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
Solo first look reveals survivalists are naked, afraid — and alone in new spinoff
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Pawn Stars (2009–present)
Everyone loves a treasure hunt, and in the History Channel's reality series Pawn Stars, little trinkets can pay off tenfold.
—Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024
Various dealers have their selections of antique jewelry, homeware, art, and decorative items on display throughout the building, and finding a piece that speaks to you is akin to a treasure hunt.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024
Participants go on a treasure hunt for hidden containers, called geocaches, and share their experiences online.
—Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Medallion mystery Unraveling the medallion mystery feels like a wintertime treasure hunt in itself.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
As well as offering good value for money, Costco also provides a ‘treasure hunt’ experience, which encourages impulse buying among customers.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2024
My son’s catch-and-release treasure hunt was a wake-up call for me—the youth have no love for the coin of the realm.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Both the seller and his representative live in or near St. Paul, though neither is particularly familiar with the treasure hunt.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
Solo first look reveals survivalists are naked, afraid — and alone in new spinoff
16 of 22
Pawn Stars (2009–present)
Everyone loves a treasure hunt, and in the History Channel's reality series Pawn Stars, little trinkets can pay off tenfold.
—Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024
Various dealers have their selections of antique jewelry, homeware, art, and decorative items on display throughout the building, and finding a piece that speaks to you is akin to a treasure hunt.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024
Participants go on a treasure hunt for hidden containers, called geocaches, and share their experiences online.
—Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Medallion mystery Unraveling the medallion mystery feels like a wintertime treasure hunt in itself.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
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“Treasure hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20hunt. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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