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

Recent Examples on the Web

YouTube edition that runs a few times a year, hosted by Ken Jennings, featuring YouTube influencers competing with each other in the game show. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

While away, Guthrie’s episode of the game show, Password, with Jimmy Fallon and Keke Palmer also aired. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

The best relievers in the game show up year after year after year. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Thornton was hired as an announcer for the game show in 2011. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for game show

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Kids Definition

game show

noun

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