quiz program

American  

noun

1. a radio or television program in which contestants compete, often for prizes, by answering questions.

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Etymology

Origin of quiz program

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

It will also stop production of “Everyone and Their Mom,” a humorous weekly program that debuted last year from the producers of NPR’s venerable weekend quiz program “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me.”

From Washington Post

Investigations — including New York grand jury proceedings and the congressional inquiry — ensued, and several quiz programs were canceled.

From Washington Post

Stempel later said he agreed when Enright promised to make him a question consultant for “Twenty-One,” get him an appearance on “The Steve Allen Show” and allow him to compete on a future quiz program.

From Washington Times

Investigations – including New York grand jury proceedings and the congressional inquiry – ensued, and several quiz programs were canceled.

From Seattle Times

NPR’s weekly news quiz program, the writers substituted a quiz on rainbows and kittens for the show’s “Not My Job” segment.

From New York Times