streaming

[stree-ming]

noun

1. an act or instance of flowing.

2. Also called protoplasmic streaming. Biology.,  rapid flowing of cytoplasm within a cell; cyclosis.

3. Digital Technology.,  a technology for transferring data so that it can be received and processed in a steady stream.

   streaming video.

streaming

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of streaming¹

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

Example Sentences

Still, as the scores of young fans at Saturday’s celebration at the Grove prove, “Gilmore Girls” found a bountiful second life through streaming services.

From Los Angeles Times

A group called Gen Z 212 - the number is a reference to the country's international dialling code - has been coordinating the demonstrations through the gaming and streaming platform Discord, as well as TikTok and Instagram.

From BBC

CBS News has long operated a 24-hour streaming channel, but it doesn’t attract the same audience levels or ad rates as the network.

From Los Angeles Times

Now they have this awesome streaming app, so you can watch these old episodes.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, there are other Maigrets waiting for you by way of comparison, officially or unofficially streaming.

From Los Angeles Times

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