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

Savannah is currently taking some time off from the Today show while filming her new role as the host for NBC’s upcoming Wordle game show. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

In the books, aliens turn Earth into a worldwide game show, with levels filled with dangerous monsters and traps. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 July 2026

Monday’s Instagram video comes amid Savannah’s leave of absence from Today to film her new game show, Wordle. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

There’s nothing new about Hall of Famers appearing on game shows. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for game show

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo

Kids Definition

game show

noun

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