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

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And the Pogues, in the same lineup as their very first treasure hunt (sans the late JJ), went on one final adventure together in Azerbaijan. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 The treasure hunt might be over, but the Outer Banks universe is just beginning. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 The changes are helping attract more shoppers and creating a treasure hunt experience, with Target’s food sales growing in dollars and outpacing total company growth, according to Harvest Group’s analysis. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Laconia Antiques Center Like all the best antique stores, Laconia Antiques Center is a treasure hunt, with 22,000 square feet of retail space. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure hunt

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