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

Though unlike a typical livestream, new technology allows artists to see, hear and respond to the theater audience, in effect turning the local AMC into a virtual concert venue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"If Billie charged for a livestream to watch her show, I wouldn't pay for it. I wouldn't," she says.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Kalshi has encouraged mention-market traders to livestream themselves trading during events, a tactic two livestreamers said was designed to boost engagement in the markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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