game show
/ˈɡeɪm ʃoʊ/
Meaning
A game show is a television program where contestants play a game, answer trivia questions, or solve puzzles to win money or prizes. It is usually hosted by a presenter who guides the players.
Examples
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My grandmother watches her favorite game show every afternoon at four.
My grandmother watches her favorite game show every afternoon at four.
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The winner of the game show took home a brand-new car.
The winner of the game show took home a brand-new car.
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I would love to be a contestant on a trivia-based game show.
I would love to be a contestant on a trivia-based game show.
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He knew all the answers to the questions on the game show tonight.
He knew all the answers to the questions on the game show tonight.
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They are looking for energetic people to join the new game show.
They are looking for energetic people to join the new game show.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He won ten thousand dollars on a games show.
✓ He won ten thousand dollars on a game show.
The modifier 'game' must be singular in the compound noun 'game show'.
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✗ We love watching play shows on TV.
✓ We love watching game shows on TV.
'Play show' is an incorrect translation. The correct English term for a television quiz or competition program is 'game show'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Contestants have to spin a giant wheel on this popular ___.
💡 A television program where people play to win prizes.
Show answer
game show
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She answered the final question correctly and won the ___.
💡 A TV competition with a host and players.
Show answer
game show