livestream

American  

[lahyv-streem] / ˈlaɪvˌstrim /

Also stream or live stream

verb (used with object)

1. Sometimes live-stream to transmit or receive (video of an event, especially with commentary) on the internet while the event is taking place.

   Players were livestreaming walk-throughs of the video game before its official release date.

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noun

1. a video of an event, especially with commentary, distributed on the internet while the event is taking place.

   The livestream of the debate will be annotated by fact-checkers.

livestream British  

/ ˈlaɪvˌstriːm /

verb

1. to broadcast (an event) on the internet as it happens

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noun

1. a live broadcast of an event on the internet

Etymology

Origin of livestream

First recorded in 2010–15; live ² (in the sense “not taped, happening now”) + stream (in the sense “data flow”)

Example Sentences

He followed it up by turning Toronto landmark the CN Tower blue as episode four of his livestream was broadcast.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“I am appealing to you, I hope you can help me,” he said in a Facebook livestream.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Met Gala, including the date, start time, theme, dress code, guest list and how to livestream the event.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Vogue will once again host the livestream from the red carpet.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“The Rowleys have agreed to let me livestream the ceremony to TokNation!”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman