streamer

American  

[stree-mer] / ˈstri mər /

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.

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streamer British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of streamer

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

Explanation

A streamer is a long, thin strip of fabric or paper. When you're decorating the house for your sister's birthday, don't forget to hang some colorful streamers from the ceiling! A streamer is a kind of long, thin flag that, just as its name suggests, streams in the air. It's also a party decoration made of crêpe paper that flutters down from the doorway or light fixture. The word was originally nautical — streamers flowed out behind a ship's mast and identified it during battle. Today it's also used for a digital service that provides (or streams) online video or music.

Example Sentences

The streamer, known online as Chantelle Plays, felt the price cut was a "big win" for the casual gamer as they no longer have to subsidise the Call of Duty addition.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Shares were tumbling on Friday after the video streamer issued weak guidance for the current quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Discovery acquisition now behind Netflix, investors are turning their attention to more traditional metrics like engagement as the streamer prepares to report its first-quarter earnings after market close on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The streamer owned by Fox Corp. declined to share the dollar amount of its investment in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A torn yellow streamer tied to one of the iron bars wafted up in the breeze, waving the word caution.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Related Words

• flag
• pennant