quiz show

noun

: an entertainment program (as on radio or television) in which contestants answer questions

called also quiz program

Examples of quiz show in a Sentence

a popular TV quiz show

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The quiz show — hosted by Helen Mirren — was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first movie's release, airing during the 2021 holiday season. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Now following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9 will be the Season 3 premiere of Rob Lowe’s quiz show The Floor. —

Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024 Kaine, who was Hillary Clinton’s running mate in 2016, appeared in an SNL quiz show sketch where a contestant, played by John Mulaney, could not remember his name. —

Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The early response to the viral street quiz show revival isn’t surprising given Ferrell’s previous appearances on Billy on the Street earned over 100 million views across social media. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quiz show