game show

noun

: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)

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Thornton was hired as an announcer for the game show in 2011. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The long-running game show will recast the announcer position in the meantime. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 The Connecticut native went on to regularly appear on game shows such as Match Game, Hollywood Squares and Showoffs. — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Designed by married couple Timko and Neece, who worked as a trainer and TV game show director, respectively, this dog boarding retreat is like no other. — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for game show

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game show was in 1958

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game show

noun
: a television program in which contestants compete for prizes in a game (as a quiz)

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