Synonyms

streaming

American

[stree-ming] / ˈstri mɪŋ /

noun

an act or instance of flowing.
Also called protoplasmic streaming. Biology. rapid flowing of cytoplasm within a cell; cyclosis.
Digital Technology. a technology for transferring data so that it can be received and processed in a steady stream.

streaming video.

streaming Scientific

/ strē′mĭng /

Relating to information that is transmitted in real time over the Internet, instead of being sent first as a file and then opened after it has been downloaded.

Other Word Forms

streamingly adverb
unstreaming adjective

Etymology

Origin of streaming

First recorded in 1350–1400, streaming is from the Middle English word streming. See stream, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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“They watch it on linear and they watch it on Paramount+, where it’s consistently been a top streaming performer.”

From Los Angeles Times

Combining the world’s most dominant streaming platform with one of Hollywood’s largest studios would have given one firm influence over movie licensing, distribution, and advertising markets.

From Barron's

The show premiered in the U.K. this past Saturday on Sky One and NOW, and began streaming stateside Sunday on Peacock, with our own Tina Fey as the first guest host.

From Los Angeles Times

“SNL U.K.” airs on TV network Sky and a sibling streaming service.

From The Wall Street Journal

The vault has also become a revenue generator as well, thanks to the boom of celebrity documentaries and specials on streaming platforms in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

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