search party

noun

1. a group of persons conducting an organized search for someone or something lost or hidden.

search party

noun

1. a group of people taking part in an organized search, as for a lost, missing, or wanted person

Word History and Origins

Origin of search party¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Vashi has cheated investors, staff and the taxman, but the search party is surprisingly small.

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Police say they understand he is an experienced bushman - or a person familiar with the wilderness - which presents a challenge for the search party hunting for him.

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When he was two years old, a search party of Buddhist officials recognised him as the reincarnation of the 13 previous Dalai Lamas and he was enthroned before he turned four.

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When he was two years old, a search party of Buddhist officials recognised him as the reincarnation of the 13 previous Dalai Lamas.

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The search party had focused on a route heading down the mountain after spotting a light there, but the dense forest created issues with detecting movement.

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