quiz show
noun
: an entertainment program (as on radio or television) in which contestants answer questions
called also quiz program
Examples of quiz show in a Sentence
a popular TV quiz show
Recent Examples on the Web
Prior to landing the gig, Bialik expressed interest in taking over as the quiz show's permanent host during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in March 2022.
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
Back in May, viewers of the hit quiz show learned that The Big Bang Theory actress stepped away from her role to support the ongoing WGA writers strike.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023
Will Ferrell's game show host has a love of bow ties and displays every one he's ever worn on a wall on the set of the movie's fictional quiz show.
—EW.com, 3 Nov. 2023
Portman, who teaches English at Plainfield East High School, first appeared on the television quiz show in January 2023, and then again earlier this month as part of the Season 39 wildcard tournament.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
The public radio pop-up In the same Mills Building, on the ground floor where a copy shop once operated, the staff of the public radio station KALW now records its shows and hosts happy hours, quiz shows and poetry nights.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
Recognized as the top competitor on the beloved quiz show, Ken is keeping his hosting hat on for the upcoming tournament Jeopardy! Masters, set to air on May 8.
—Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2023
Garrett played a great game and represented his home state well, as have many on the celebrated quiz show.
—Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 21 Mar. 2023
In his first appearance on the popular quiz show on Feb. 2, Marcus beat Patti Palmer, who had won the game that aired on Feb. 1, and fellow player Anita Perala.
—oregonlive, 6 Feb. 2023
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
Back in May, viewers of the hit quiz show learned that The Big Bang Theory actress stepped away from her role to support the ongoing WGA writers strike.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023
Will Ferrell's game show host has a love of bow ties and displays every one he's ever worn on a wall on the set of the movie's fictional quiz show.
—EW.com, 3 Nov. 2023
Portman, who teaches English at Plainfield East High School, first appeared on the television quiz show in January 2023, and then again earlier this month as part of the Season 39 wildcard tournament.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
The public radio pop-up In the same Mills Building, on the ground floor where a copy shop once operated, the staff of the public radio station KALW now records its shows and hosts happy hours, quiz shows and poetry nights.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
Recognized as the top competitor on the beloved quiz show, Ken is keeping his hosting hat on for the upcoming tournament Jeopardy! Masters, set to air on May 8.
—Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2023
Garrett played a great game and represented his home state well, as have many on the celebrated quiz show.
—Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 21 Mar. 2023
In his first appearance on the popular quiz show on Feb. 2, Marcus beat Patti Palmer, who had won the game that aired on Feb. 1, and fellow player Anita Perala.
—oregonlive, 6 Feb. 2023
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“Quiz show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiz%20show. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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