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

After years of dragging friends through intense physical activities—zip-lining, gymnastics, pole, and even aerial skills—a game show felt like a lighter option, something everyone could enjoy. — Chanté Joseph, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Frank is best known for producing and distributing game shows such as Name That Tune and The Dating Game as well as bringing Japanese monster movies to the United States. — Peter White, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

The game show, Delta pre-tape, and the telenovela sketches were top-notch, and across the episode, there really wasn’t a bad sketch. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2026

Game show mecca Perhaps the biggest wave to crash on Irish shores is the American game show. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 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)