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

Pop Culture Jeopardy host Colin Jost explained how to correctly pronounce his wife Scarlett Johansson’s last name during a recent Q&A with audience members of the Netflix game show. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

At Sunday’s World Cup final, there were again extensive security checks and the game started six minutes late with Trump watching on from behind glass, following an extensive pre-game show and the performance of national anthems. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Unlike some Korean spas, which feature seemingly omnipresent TV screens playing Korean dramas or game shows, Spa Hyu has just three small TVs. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

The game show, hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, brings together an eclectic group of celebrities to compete in challenges to prove their intelligence. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 20 July 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)