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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
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1958, in the meaning defined above
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“Game show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20show. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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game show
noun
: a television program in which contestants compete for prizes in a game (as a quiz)
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