streaming
Americannoun
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an act or instance of flowing.
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Also called protoplasmic streaming. Biology. rapid flowing of cytoplasm within a cell; cyclosis.
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Digital Technology. a technology for transferring data so that it can be received and processed in a steady stream.
streaming video.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of streaming
First recorded in 1350–1400, streaming is from the Middle English word streming. See stream, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing streaming
Computer Science and Technology - Middle School
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Example Sentences
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Let Hollywood creatives get back to trying to rip each other’s heads off at the box office, in streaming, online and everywhere else we compete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
For streaming platforms like JioStar too, the tournament offers a chance to broaden engagement with a new demographic, create calendar events and move away from focusing on a single sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
NBCUniversal’s Peacock is stretching its wings by joining the subscription YouTube Premium service — a significant boost for the streaming platform that has struggled to find its niche in the increasingly crowded landscape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Executives later said the prolonged legal battle hampered the company’s ability to compete, particularly as streaming rivals accelerated their investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The morning light streaming through the back windows crossed Lincoln’s still face.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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