gameshow

noun
UK /ˈɡeɪmʃəʊ/
US /ˈɡeɪmʃoʊ/

A TV program where people play games to win prizes.

My family watches a gameshow every Friday night.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A broadcast competition in which players answer questions or complete challenges for money.

The new gameshow awards a million dollars to the winner.

3. An interactive event or format modeled on TV game programs, often used at parties or online.

The office party featured a trivia gameshow with silly prizes.

4. A show whose entertainment depends on rules, rounds, and scoring rather than a scripted story.

Critics praised the gameshow for its clever rounds and lively host.