streaming

[stree-ming]

noun

1. an act or instance of flowing.

2. Also called protoplasmic streaming. Biology.,  rapid flowing of cytoplasm within a cell; cyclosis.

3. Digital Technology.,  a technology for transferring data so that it can be received and processed in a steady stream.

   streaming video.

streaming

1. Relating to information that is transmitted in real time over the Internet, instead of being sent first as a file and then opened after it has been downloaded.

Other Word Forms

• streamingly adverb
• unstreaming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of streaming¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, streaming is from the Middle English word streming. See stream, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The other arm would be called Discovery Global and consist of the linear cable television channels, which have seen their fortunes fall with consumers’ shift to streaming.

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Around sunrise, attendees saw rockets streaming through the sky above them.

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Because of TV streaming platforms and other factors, he said, "in my take of things, it's going to be a very rough road to hoe now."

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The group’s demise reflects broad cultural changes, including a fractured media environment and consumers’ shift to streaming and social media apps such as TikTok for entertainment.

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Launched in 2005, it offers free and fast shipping, access to Amazon’s streaming service and other perks.

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