realitycompetition

noun
UK /riˈæləti ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
US /riˈæləti ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

A reality competition is a game show where real people try to win by doing fun or hard tasks.

My family watches a reality competition where singers try to win a big prize.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A contest in the real world, not in a story or game.

The science fair was a reality competition among real students.

3. A TV show where people live together and compete.

That reality competition puts ten people in one house for a month.

4. A situation where people must compete in everyday life.

Finding a job can feel like a reality competition.