Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hide-and-seek

Noun
/haɪd ənd siːk/
Definition
A children’s game in which one player hides while the others seek, and the objective is to find the hidden player.
Examples
  • When I was a kid, we spent hours playing hide-and-seek in the park.
  • During the party, the children loved playing hide-and-seek in the backyard.
Meaning
Hide-and-seek is a playful activity that involves hiding and searching, typically played outdoors or in large spaces.
Synonyms
  • Hide-and-go-seek
  • Seeking game