scavenger hunt
noun
: a game in which players try to acquire without buying specified items within a time limit
Examples of scavenger hunt in a Sentence
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This year features a scavenger hunt in the zoo’s Great Meadow from 10 a.m. to noon, with 15 stations introducing children to scientists and resident animals.
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Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The event features a family scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, a fun zone with bounce houses and a giant slide.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
She’s built up the programs over the last few years, starting with a leprechaun scavenger hunt.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Activities include a scavenger hunt, a visit from Bearcat and carnival games.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Actual scavenger hunts have largely faded from fashion.
—Amanda Taub, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Warmer weather, plenty of sunshine and a festive atmosphere that often includes sloppy slaloms and mountain scavenger hunts all make for a very enjoyable time on the slopes.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Enjoy scavenger hunts, preschool and docent-led activities, family-friendly performances and artmaking.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024
There will be a scavenger hunt for prizes, along with live entertainment, an NFT collectible that can be redeemed for cash and prices, and more.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The event features a family scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, a fun zone with bounce houses and a giant slide.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
She’s built up the programs over the last few years, starting with a leprechaun scavenger hunt.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Activities include a scavenger hunt, a visit from Bearcat and carnival games.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Actual scavenger hunts have largely faded from fashion.
—Amanda Taub, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Warmer weather, plenty of sunshine and a festive atmosphere that often includes sloppy slaloms and mountain scavenger hunts all make for a very enjoyable time on the slopes.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Enjoy scavenger hunts, preschool and docent-led activities, family-friendly performances and artmaking.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024
There will be a scavenger hunt for prizes, along with live entertainment, an NFT collectible that can be redeemed for cash and prices, and more.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
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