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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While producing expensive local news, individual TV stations also must pay skyrocketing content licensing fees and deal with far more regulations than their much-larger rivals, such as cable networks or streaming services.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shift has opened the doors for the major streaming platforms to get more deeply involved in sports broadcasting rights, which have largely remained a bastion of traditional network television.

From MarketWatch

Steven Sunshine, a lawyer for Netflix, said the company thinks the department is conducting a standard review of its proposal to buy Warner’s studio and streaming assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The figure, which totals the money generated through advertising on YouTube as well as paid subscriptions, far surpasses streaming rival Netflix's $45bn revenue.

From BBC

NBC has also sold spots that will air only on its Peacock streaming platform.

From Los Angeles Times

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