quiz program

noun

1. a radio or television program in which contestants compete, often for prizes, by answering questions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quiz program¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

It will also stop production of “Everyone and Their Mom,” a humorous weekly program that debuted last year from the producers of NPR’s venerable weekend quiz program “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me.”

From Washington Post

Investigations — including New York grand jury proceedings and the congressional inquiry — ensued, and several quiz programs were canceled.

From Washington Post

Stempel later said he agreed when Enright promised to make him a question consultant for “Twenty-One,” get him an appearance on “The Steve Allen Show” and allow him to compete on a future quiz program.

From Washington Times

Investigations – including New York grand jury proceedings and the congressional inquiry – ensued, and several quiz programs were canceled.

From Seattle Times

Democratic Sen. Mike Mansfield publicly worried that this opportunity for fruitful exchange might end up as little more than “a beauty contest, press conference, or quiz program.”

From Salon