game show
noun
: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)
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During the conversation, Brady revealed that contestants would sometimes show up drunk or high while attending tapings of the popular CBS game show.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 May 2025
While game shows often are dismissed as part of cultural histories, the 5,200-square-foot exhibit is meant to show their impact.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 May 2025
New episodes of the game show, hosted by Sajak alongside Vanna White, air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available the next day on Hulu.
—EW.com, 14 May 2025
In the 1970s, which is not considered modern history, the grand prize on CBS’ primetime Pyramid game show was up to $25,000.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 May 2025
While game shows often are dismissed as part of cultural histories, the 5,200-square-foot exhibit is meant to show their impact.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 May 2025
New episodes of the game show, hosted by Sajak alongside Vanna White, air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available the next day on Hulu.
—EW.com, 14 May 2025
In the 1970s, which is not considered modern history, the grand prize on CBS’ primetime Pyramid game show was up to $25,000.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 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 28 May. 2025.
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