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

David was out with his husband, Anthony, and their infant son, Ante, in April when conservative streamer Ryley Niemi approached them on Santa Monica Blvd.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Earnings on Tuesday from streamer Netflix were less well received, with shares falling more than 6% premarket.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

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

He takes the soft gum from his mouth and sticks it to the end of the streamer.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

Competition from other streamers has forced Netflix to work harder to attract and retain both paid and ad-supported members.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The prestige TV gold rush inspired plenty of marquee stars to jump ship, taking roles from deep-pocketed streamers for niche audiences.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

Another possibility is that open seats, weak candidates and local issues, from fraud to soybeans and streamers, deliver an unanticipated outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 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

Hermione made purple and gold streamers erupt from the end of her wand and drape themselves artistically over the trees and bushes.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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