game show

noun

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

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Many game shows film in L.A., including The Price Is Right, which, per Deadline, also paused production this week to ensure the safety of the cast, crew, and live studio audience. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Deadline understands that the game show, currently in its 41st season, has paused production this week. Peter White, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025 Rhea Mathew is a former contestant who last appeared on the iconic game show on Oct. 9, 2023. Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025 At present, Vieira hosts the daytime game show 25 Words or Less. Marc Berman, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for game show 

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20show. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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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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