quiz show

NOUN

question-and-answer broadcast

Synonyms

WEAK

game show giveaway show panel show quiz program

Example Sentences

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When that show moves to the earlier time slot, it will be replaced by another Allen program, “Funny You Should Ask,” a comic quiz show hosted by Jon Kelley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Jamie Ding lost on the quiz show Monday, ending a 31-game streak that made him No. 5 in the show’s all-time consecutive-win rankings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Funny You Should Ask,” also hosted by Allen, features comics in a quiz show format.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Marking his debut as a quiz show host, Sheen will preside over 100 episodes due to be broadcast later this year.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

After Julia and I'd done the washing up Mum and Dad sat in front of the telly watching a glittery new quiz show called Blankety Blank, presented by Terry Wogan.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell