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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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
After 31 years, a real-life treasure hunt has come to a close with the uncovering of a jewel-like bird.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Collins-Black’s treasure hunt is meant to be difficult, but not dangerous.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The Aldi Finds aisle is basically TikTok’s favorite treasure hunt.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
After 31 years, a real-life treasure hunt has come to a close with the uncovering of a jewel-like bird.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Collins-Black’s treasure hunt is meant to be difficult, but not dangerous.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The Aldi Finds aisle is basically TikTok’s favorite treasure hunt.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Treasure hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20hunt. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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