scavenger hunt

noun

1. a game in which individuals or teams are sent out to accumulate, without purchasing, a series of common, outlandish, or humorous objects, the winner being the person or team returning first with all the items.

scavenger hunt

noun

1. a game in which players are required to collect an assortment of miscellaneous items: usually played outdoors

Word History and Origins

Origin of scavenger hunt¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

A “death file” should contain essential documents such as birth and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, life insurance policies, and a list of financial accounts to prevent a scavenger hunt for information.

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The death file prevents the scavenger hunt that most families have to go on to find stuff.

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For families, the museum provides a special guide and activities that include a scavenger hunt, try-on clothing and a selfie station.

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Those who complete the mini scavenger hunt will be given a free gift at Paper Plant, which Niimura is keeping a secret.

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The young adult rom-com follows Avery Blackwell, a rising college freshman who postpones her plans to attend Columbia after a note from her late mother sends her on a scavenger hunt in England.

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