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

Fox has announced a slate of fall premiere dates for returning favorites, breakout hits, game shows and more. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 July 2026

The network on Tuesday released its fall 2026 schedule for drama, comedy, toon, reality and game shows, starting with the September 21-27 premiere week. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 July 2026

The atmosphere resembles a game show as much as a dating event, with laughter, applause and anticipation filling the room before the first pitch even begins. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Gilbert first joined the enduringly popular game show as its announcer and audience host in 1984. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 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)