game show

noun

: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)

Examples of game show in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Clue: The United States Postal Service is honoring this iconic game show host with his own stamp. Andy Swift, TVLine, 21 June 2024 Sean Hayes is her answer, the actor and friend of Lynch’s responsible for her foray into game show hosting. Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024 Fox game show The Quiz Show with Balls has had a position there recently, with rolling stock ads served before viewers see a trailer. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 June 2024 Who is hosting the 2024 Emmys? Actor, comedian and game show host Anthony Anderson will take a jab at hosting the 2024 Emmy Awards. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for game show 

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Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game show was in 1958

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“Game show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20show. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

game show

noun
: a television program in which contestants compete for prizes in a game (as a quiz)

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