gameshow
nounUK /ˈɡeɪmʃəʊ/
US /ˈɡeɪmʃoʊ/
A TV program where people play games to win prizes.
My family watches a gameshow every Friday night.
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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.