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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With a dark shell on top and a lighter side on the bottom, the mollusks blend in with the seagrass and make for a challenging treasure hunt for those who seek them out.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
Tip Going to the store and finding all of the items on the school supply list can almost feel like a treasure hunt for your kids.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024
The story follows alcoholic bartender Hank Thompson (Butler), a former high-school baseball prospect who gets caught up in a treasure hunt through New York City.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
In the books, Harold goes on a treasure hunt, creates a fairy tale, visits the North Pole, and travels to the sky and the circus.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 22 May 2024
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
Tip Going to the store and finding all of the items on the school supply list can almost feel like a treasure hunt for your kids.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024
The story follows alcoholic bartender Hank Thompson (Butler), a former high-school baseball prospect who gets caught up in a treasure hunt through New York City.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
In the books, Harold goes on a treasure hunt, creates a fairy tale, visits the North Pole, and travels to the sky and the circus.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 22 May 2024
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“Treasure hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20hunt. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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