streamer

[stree-mer]

noun

1. something that streams.

   streamers of flame.

2. a long, narrow flag or pennant.

3. a long, flowing ribbon, feather, or the like used for ornament, as in dress.

4. any long, narrow piece or thing, as a spray of a plant or a strip of cloud.

5. a stream of light, especially one appearing in some forms of the aurora borealis.

6. Electricity.,  an electric discharge in a narrow stream from a point of high potential on a charged body.

7. Astronomy.,  a long extension of the solar corona, several solar radii long.

8. Journalism.,  banner.

9. a parachute that comes out of its packing in a long stream but does not expand.

10. Digital Technology.

    1. a person who accesses and consumes streaming media, as television shows, movies, or music albums, over the internet.

    2. a person who publishes or transmits livestreaming media, with commentary or other additional content, on the internet.

streamer

/ ˈstriːmə /

noun

1. a long narrow flag or part of a flag

2. a long narrow coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed

3. a stream of light, esp one appearing in some forms of the aurora

4. journalism a large heavy headline printed across the width of a page of a newspaper

5. computing another word for tape streamer

Word History and Origins

Origin of streamer¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, streamer is from the Middle English word stremer. See stream, -er ¹

Example Sentences

And while Richards doesn't believe that streamers are poaching his customers, he says he does worry about "somebody turning right and going to a theme park or a football game or something else".

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Three civilians are seen helping Parias, 44, a well-known TikTok streamer, to his feet and walking him to a car, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and deputy marshals watch.

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“Ultimately, it’s about freeing our talent to do what they do best, creating compelling intellectual property that reaches across every network, streamer, and platform,” Bassetti adds.

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The breakdown is the most serious in a string of fights YouTube has had with Paramount, Fox, NBCUniversal and TelevisaUnivision as the streamer’s importance has grown.

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Its free platform commands the largest share of audience of any streamer.

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Related Words

• flag 
• pennant