game show
noun
: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)
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In addition to the game shows, arcade games, air hockey and other activities are available at the site.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
With no internet, their only entertainment comes from booze, ping-pong, rudimentary video games, and VHS tapes of hokey old game shows.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The majority of the film takes place within the confines of the game show.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Best Guess Live, created by Jeff Apploff, is a weekday mobile game show that fits in your pocket.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
With no internet, their only entertainment comes from booze, ping-pong, rudimentary video games, and VHS tapes of hokey old game shows.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The majority of the film takes place within the confines of the game show.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Best Guess Live, created by Jeff Apploff, is a weekday mobile game show that fits in your pocket.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for game show
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“Game show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20show. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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