game show

noun

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

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Garson was a regular guest on the 25 Words or Less game show in 2019 and 2020. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 May 2025 In April, Seacrest took a dramatic tumble while filming the game show. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Season 5 Episode 5 of 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' is here with more incredible celebrities playing the classic game show. Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 Five years before Sarah was born, her mom won a cruise on a game show, and the couple left their infant son, Jeffrey, home with Donald’s parents. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for game show

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 5 Jun. 2025.

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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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