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

In addition to the game coverage, that agreement includes pre-game and post-game shows as well as other Hornets’ coverage. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

The California incentives still don’t include docuseries, talk shows or game shows. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

The credit, however, does not include traditional reality shows, game shows, talk shows or docu-follow television programs. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Prior to appearing this summer on Big Brother — where Drew is part of the final seven and enjoying games of footsie with Melody Morris — the hair-raising personality had appeared on multiple reality and game shows. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 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)