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Definition of Game show

1. Noun. A television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards.

Definition of Game show

1. Noun. (games broadcasting) A radio or television programme or an episode of the programme that involves members of the public or celebrities, whether as individuals or as part of a team, playing a game, especially involving the answering of quiz questions, for cash or prizes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Game Show

Literary usage of Game show

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Readers' Theater, Grade 6 by Michael Ryall (2003)
"game show Host: Very well. Here's the question: How many bones make up the human skull ... game show Host: Right you are. You now have control of the board. ..."

2. The Free Agent Marketing Guide: 100+ Marketing Tips for Free Agents by Douglas Florzak (2004)
"Place your product on a game show Where do you think they get the prizes for show's like Wheel of Fortune? Ever notice how much time they spend describing a ..."

3. Celebrate Life: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol & Drug-Free edited by Sharon Murphy (1992)
"game show. Use imagination in adapting a current TV game show for students to play. NOTE: It is extremely important to find a dynamic enthusiastic volunteer ..."

4. The Game Fowl: Old English and Modern by Pringle Proud, William Sketchley (1903)
"Young fanciers and breeders have persevered until they have come to the front, so that at the game show of the world—viz., Birmingham—we find old stagers ..."

5. Readers' Theater, Grade 6 by Michael Ryall (2003)
"game show Host: Very well. Here's the question: How many bones make up the human skull ... game show Host: Right you are. You now have control of the board. ..."

6. The Free Agent Marketing Guide: 100+ Marketing Tips for Free Agents by Douglas Florzak (2004)
"Place your product on a game show Where do you think they get the prizes for show's like Wheel of Fortune? Ever notice how much time they spend describing a ..."

7. Celebrate Life: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol & Drug-Free edited by Sharon Murphy (1992)
"game show. Use imagination in adapting a current TV game show for students to play. NOTE: It is extremely important to find a dynamic enthusiastic volunteer ..."

8. The Game Fowl: Old English and Modern by Pringle Proud, William Sketchley (1903)
"Young fanciers and breeders have persevered until they have come to the front, so that at the game show of the world—viz., Birmingham—we find old stagers ..."

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