streamer
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streamers
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something that streams.
streamers of flame.
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a long, narrow flag or pennant.
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a long, flowing ribbon, feather, or the like used for ornament, as in dress.
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any long, narrow piece or thing, as a spray of a plant or a strip of cloud.
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a stream of light, especially one appearing in some forms of the aurora borealis.
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Electricity. an electric discharge in a narrow stream from a point of high potential on a charged body.
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Astronomy. a long extension of the solar corona, several solar radii long.
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Journalism. banner.
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a parachute that comes out of its packing in a long stream but does not expand.
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Digital Technology.
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a person who accesses and consumes streaming media, as television shows, movies, or music albums, over the internet.
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a person who publishes or transmits livestreaming media, with commentary or other additional content, on the internet.
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noun
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a long narrow flag or part of a flag
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a long narrow coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed
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a stream of light, esp one appearing in some forms of the aurora
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journalism a large heavy headline printed across the width of a page of a newspaper
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computing another word for tape streamer
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Etymology
Origin of streamer
First recorded in 1250–1300, streamer is from the Middle English word stremer. See stream, -er 1
Explanation
A streamer is a long, thin strip of fabric or paper. When you're decorating the house for your sister's birthday, don't forget to hang some colorful streamers from the ceiling! A streamer is a kind of long, thin flag that, just as its name suggests, streams in the air. It's also a party decoration made of crêpe paper that flutters down from the doorway or light fixture. The word was originally nautical — streamers flowed out behind a ship's mast and identified it during battle. Today it's also used for a digital service that provides (or streams) online video or music.
Vocabulary lists containing streamer
Example Sentences
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At the time, the streamer was under pressure by investors to diversify its content to attract more customers, after experiencing two quarters of subscriber losses in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The streamer also says the badge will relate to the "artist's public identity" and not about "how the music was made", acknowledging that AI tools are being used in some human music creation now.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In a statement Tuesday, Spotify said the new AI Persona label is meant to make the streamer “the most transparent and trustworthy place to listen to music.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
To quickly recap: In 2019 the streamer said that America “deserved” 9/11, a comment he apologized for shortly afterward and has since disavowed.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
She threads one newspaper streamer through her fingers.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
The genre has become increasingly important to streamers as stories about first loves, high school drama and coming-of-age tales connect with a wide demographic, from young people to older generations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
OTTAWA—Canada will abandon efforts to compel foreign streamers to make mandatory financial contributions to the domestic entertainment industry, according to a court filing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Netflix and other streamers have already split the film industry down the middle, separating those who venerate the art form from those who venerate the dollar, leaving many Hollywood titans flailing somewhere in the middle.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has already ruled out funding the BBC through general taxation, a corporate levy on the streamers, or allowing the BBC to show adverts.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
It was wreathed in little puffs, and blue streamers were left behind from the flames....
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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