streamer

American  

[stree-mer] / ˈstri mər /

noun

• streamers
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• streamers
  plural

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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

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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

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streamer streamers

The streamer is changing up its leadership team—but that’s only drawing more attention to its biggest problem.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The streamer makes it easy to host a film festival at home, regularly curating new lineups with titles both obscure and populist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

That’s a first for the streamer, which means we will again be asking the question: Can a Netflix film finally win the best picture Oscar?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

But a property that no longer is a good business proposition for the networks can still be attractive to a streamer that wants to make a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

In the store it had seemed beautiful, but with Lynn lying in bed so pale and sick, the streamer seemed all wrong.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

There seems to be a stylistic monopoly at work among the streamers of “original content” that renders innovative storytelling—and any semblance of cinema—invalid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Office assistants popped confetti streamers for a man recently released on bond from the Adelanto immigration detention facility, which Navarrete visits at least once a week, after she successfully petitioned a judge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Peacock’s latest price hike makes its ad-supported tier the most expensive among the major streamers.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

As more streamers adapt this feature, a brand like HBO investing in original short-form vertical content from young filmmakers could stand out.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026

Their vines hung over the driveway like streamers of sponge at a car wash.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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