game show
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Definition
Noun: A television or radio program in which contestants compete for prizes or awards by playing games, answering questions, or completing challenges, typically hosted by a presenter.
Usage
The term "game show" refers specifically to the genre or format of the program. It is used as a countable noun. * She appeared as a contestant on a popular game show. * The network broadcasts several game shows every afternoon. * His dream is to be the host of a television game show.
Examples
- On the game show, contestants had to answer trivia questions to win money.
- That classic game show has been on the air for over thirty years.
- The radio game show awards concert tickets to the first caller with the correct answer.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a game show host": To be the presenter who guides the contestants and audience through the program.
- After years as a comedian, he became a successful game show host.
- "Game show contestant": A person who participates and competes on such a program.
- The game show contestant won the grand prize of a new car.
Variants and Related Words
- Quiz show (noun): A type of game show where the competition is primarily based on answering questions, often on specific topics. While very similar, "quiz show" can sometimes imply a greater focus on knowledge than a general "game show."
- He is a champion on a history quiz show.
Synonyms
- Contest program: A formal term for a program featuring a competition.
- Panel show: A type of show where a panel of celebrities competes or discusses topics, often in a game format; this is a specific sub-type.
Related Phrases
- Reality competition show: A modern genre where contestants live together or undergo challenges to win a prize; distinct from a traditional studio-based game show but shares the competitive element.
- While 'Survivor' is a reality competition show, 'Wheel of Fortune' is a classic game show.
Noun
- a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards