game show

noun

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

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During the conversation, Brady revealed that contestants would sometimes show up drunk or high while attending tapings of the popular CBS game show. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 May 2025 While game shows often are dismissed as part of cultural histories, the 5,200-square-foot exhibit is meant to show their impact. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 May 2025 New episodes of the game show, hosted by Sajak alongside Vanna White, air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available the next day on Hulu. EW.com, 14 May 2025 In the 1970s, which is not considered modern history, the grand prize on CBS’ primetime Pyramid game show was up to $25,000. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for game show

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 May. 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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