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Definition of gameshow

gameshow

/ˈɡeɪmˌʃoʊ/
game · show
Plural:gameshows
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gameshow Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A television or radio broadcast in which contestants compete against each other or against the clock in trivia quizzes, puzzles, or physical challenges to win cash or prizes.

Example

"She applied to be a contestant on a popular evening gameshow after years of shouting the correct answers at the television screen."

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• Nearby Words

gameplan
gameplay
gamer
gameshow
gamesmanship
gamey
gamification

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gameshow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gameshow
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