ˈgame show noun [countable]
a television programme in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes

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show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them:
Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building.
Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.
flash to show something to someone very quickly:
‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us.
Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.
let somebody have a look/take a look especially spoken to show something to someone, especially so that they can examine it, repair it etc:
If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it.
Mike’s good with cars – let him have a look.
reveal especially written to let someone see or know about something that is usually hidden, or that you want to keep secret – often used about showing your feelings or private thoughts:
Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings.
He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.
expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before:
The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand.
The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.
demonstrate to show how to do something or how something works – especially to a group of people:
A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the machines properly.
There’s a meeting this afternoon to demonstrate the new software.
guide/take somebody through something to show someone how to do something, or how a process happens, especially something difficult or complicated:
The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business.
A stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares.
live (=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening)
Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium.
a TV/television/radio show
What’s your favourite TV show?
a quiz show (=in which people try to answer questions correctly)
It’s the BBC’s most popular quiz show.
a game show (=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes)
It’s been a popular game show for years.
a chat show British English, a talk show American English (=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves)
She was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.
a family show (=one that is suitable for families and children to watch)
It’s a real family show, with something for everyone.
a news show especially AmE:
the morning news show
appear on/take part in a show (=to be a guest on a show)
They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
host a show (also present a show British English) (=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests)
He presents his own talk show on ITV.
watch a show
People of all ages watch the show.
the star of the show
Very quickly, Williams became the star of the show.

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