game show
noun
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.
game shows
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pluralof game show.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She leads game shows and morning programs, kicks off deck parties and serves as the ship’s main public-address announcer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
"Us arriving for the game shows how much he means to us and how much it means to everyone."
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Getting younger people into the “Jeopardy!” tent is a mission that began four years ago under Suzanne Prete, president of game shows at Sony Pictures Television, and Michael Davies, the show’s executive producer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Half of the platform's top-trending videos now more closely resemble traditional TV, including long-form interviews and game shows, positioning it as a direct competitor to ad-supported TV services.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Other times when I’ve been sick, Mami has let me crawl into her bed and watch game shows or read.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
