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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“A consumer in the Charter package doesn’t have to ponder whether a particular streaming service does or doesn’t have a particular show worth watching.”
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Just a few years ago, so many TV shows were being produced at the peak of the streaming boom that it was tough to find an open soundstage in the English-speaking world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Pierre Deny, a French actor known in the United States for his portrayal of a luxury-brand executive in the streaming series “Emily in Paris,” has died at age 69.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
All episodes have been removed from Channel 4's streaming service, a major sponsor has pulled out, and the fate of the latest series - which has been filmed but not broadcast - is uncertain.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
I tried to smile what I hoped was a reassuring smile, but the tears I felt streaming down my cheeks ruined the effect as I prepared for my final Glitch in this lifetime.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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