hide-and-seek

noun

: a children's game in which one player does not look while others hide and then goes to find them

Examples of hide-and-seek in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The whimsical bath toys are popping up all over the place on cruise ships thanks to a massive, unofficial game of hide-and-seek… and everyone is invited. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024 Before the drinking begins, Jenn and Jonathon enjoy a playful afternoon, doing cartwheels and playing hide-and-seek in the vineyard. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024 The helicopter brought the couple to a winery where Jenn and Jonathan played hide-and-seek and took a dip in the hot tub. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024 Apple AirTags weren’t designed for an elaborate game of hide-and-seek. Brandon Widder, The Verge, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hide-and-seek 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hide-and-seek was circa 1727

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“Hide-and-seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hide-and-seek. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

hide-and-seek

noun
ˌhīd-ᵊn-ˈsēk
: a game in which everyone hides from one player who tries to find them

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