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 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 The beloved quiz show returned to screens for its 42nd season in September with Ryan Seacrest as the incoming host. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The latest quiz show from the team behind The 1% Club and The Weakest Link is a fun, play-along offering that can be made, if required, on a shoestring. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 However, studio leaders encountered hiccups replacing Alex Trebek as the host of America’s most popular quiz show. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quiz show 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quiz show was in 1938

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“Quiz show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiz%20show. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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