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

Etymology

Origin of streaming

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

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Example Sentences

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Streaming platforms are offering more Spanish-language series than ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Streaming support is one of ExpressVPN’s strong points beyond its privacy and security practices.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Streaming thinned crowds and big budget films faltered.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Streaming TV’s ascendance over broadcast and cable isn’t as complete as it seemed, a report from the measurement firm Nielsen is set to suggest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Streaming television services were introduced in the early 1990s to describe video-on-demand services, but streaming did not fully take off until the mid.2000s, with the continued rise of the internet.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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