streamer

[stree-mer]

noun

1. something that streams.

   streamers of flame.

2. a long, narrow flag or pennant.

3. a long, flowing ribbon, feather, or the like used for ornament, as in dress.

4. any long, narrow piece or thing, as a spray of a plant or a strip of cloud.

5. a stream of light, especially one appearing in some forms of the aurora borealis.

6. Electricity.,  an electric discharge in a narrow stream from a point of high potential on a charged body.

7. Astronomy.,  a long extension of the solar corona, several solar radii long.

8. Journalism.,  banner.

9. a parachute that comes out of its packing in a long stream but does not expand.

10. Digital Technology.

    1. a person who accesses and consumes streaming media, as television shows, movies, or music albums, over the internet.

    2. a person who publishes or transmits livestreaming media, with commentary or other additional content, on the internet.

streamer

/ ˈstriːmə /

noun

1. a long narrow flag or part of a flag

2. a long narrow coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed

3. a stream of light, esp one appearing in some forms of the aurora

4. journalism a large heavy headline printed across the width of a page of a newspaper

5. computing another word for tape streamer

Word History and Origins

Origin of streamer¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, streamer is from the Middle English word stremer. See stream, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Disney isn’t the only streamer to raise prices.

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“I want to confront these people,” a progressive streamer who uses the online name Erin Straighterade told Salon.

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Last year, it launched plans to share more of its revenue with creators as part of a shake-up, allowing streamers to make money through fans subscribing to their channel.

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And conventional wisdom might give the edge to Netflix, whose runaway success as a streamer has made it the new king of Hollywood.

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The video streamer announced the split in late October.

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Related Words

• flag 
• pennant