game show
noun
: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The selections read pretty much like answers to a game show invitation: Name a popular Italian dish! 
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Reality competition could always have been considered somewhat game show-esque, and so why not keep all of those competition shows together? Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Wheel of Fortune Live, a new touring theatrical experience mimicking the venerable game show, will stop at Clowes Memorial Hall on Sept. 10. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Aug. 2022 StarCourse classes — which the company began offering in 2020 — have been led by guest instructors such as actress/game show host Mayim Bialik, musician/actor Stevie Van Zandt and former astronaut Leland D. Melvin. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 The Bachelorette continues its journey on the high seas this Monday (along with a stop in Brugge, Belgium), while NBC revives beloved game show Password on Tuesday night. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2022 After graduating college, Linden and his friends traveled to Los Angeles with tickets to the game show. Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 The new comedy quiz game show pairs teams of seniors and juniors, challenging them to answer questions about pop culture from each other's generations. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Nope is now in theaters nationwide, and the new game show Password will have a two-night premiere on Tuesday, August 9 at 10pm EST and Wednesday, August 10 at 9pm EST. Okla Jones, Essence, 28 July 2022 See More
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Reality competition could always have been considered somewhat game show-esque, and so why not keep all of those competition shows together? Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Wheel of Fortune Live, a new touring theatrical experience mimicking the venerable game show, will stop at Clowes Memorial Hall on Sept. 10. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Aug. 2022 StarCourse classes — which the company began offering in 2020 — have been led by guest instructors such as actress/game show host Mayim Bialik, musician/actor Stevie Van Zandt and former astronaut Leland D. Melvin. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 The Bachelorette continues its journey on the high seas this Monday (along with a stop in Brugge, Belgium), while NBC revives beloved game show Password on Tuesday night. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2022 After graduating college, Linden and his friends traveled to Los Angeles with tickets to the game show. Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 The new comedy quiz game show pairs teams of seniors and juniors, challenging them to answer questions about pop culture from each other's generations. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Nope is now in theaters nationwide, and the new game show Password will have a two-night premiere on Tuesday, August 9 at 10pm EST and Wednesday, August 10 at 9pm EST. Okla Jones, Essence, 28 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1958, in the meaning defined above