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game show

American  

noun

  1. a television or radio program in which contestants answer questions or play games of skill or chance in order to win money or other prizes.


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Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Macron said that the former game show host needs to be “serious” and avoid the urge to talk to television cameras.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

His company, Beast Industries, has launched a philanthropic nonprofit, a snack brand and a reality TV game show.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

But England's tighthead prop found himself being identified as his one-time international team-mate Marler, a star of the most recent edition of the popular BBC television reality game show Celebrity Traitors.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“I appeared on the TV game show Concentration in 1968,” he announced, “and won a roomful of furniture and wood paneling for my rumpus room.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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