streamer
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something that streams.
streamers of flame.
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a long, narrow flag or pennant.
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a long, flowing ribbon, feather, or the like used for ornament, as in dress.
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any long, narrow piece or thing, as a spray of a plant or a strip of cloud.
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a stream of light, especially one appearing in some forms of the aurora borealis.
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Electricity. an electric discharge in a narrow stream from a point of high potential on a charged body.
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Astronomy. a long extension of the solar corona, several solar radii long.
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Journalism. banner.
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a parachute that comes out of its packing in a long stream but does not expand.
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Digital Technology.
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a person who accesses and consumes streaming media, as television shows, movies, or music albums, over the internet.
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a person who publishes or transmits livestreaming media, with commentary or other additional content, on the internet.
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noun
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a long narrow flag or part of a flag
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a long narrow coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed
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a stream of light, esp one appearing in some forms of the aurora
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journalism a large heavy headline printed across the width of a page of a newspaper
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computing another word for tape streamer
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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.
Vocabulary lists containing streamer
Example Sentences
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A wary Tinseltown reluctantly lined up behind Netflix as the lesser of two evils, only to watch Paramount keep raising its bid until the streamer walked away in February.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The streamer said it plans to allocate just over 5% of its content spend on live programming this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Julia Flang is a modern-day videogame streamer whose life is undirected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Letterboxd Journal would be replaced by the advertorial “journalism” of Netflix Tudum, or lame writing about the library of films currently available on whichever streamer or studio makes the shiniest offer.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
As we neared the mouth of New Bedford Harbor, a schooner flying a long green streamer off its mainmast, its sails plump, its bow rising and dipping, came out through the channel toward us.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
Youth-focused shows with mostly unknown cast members such as Off Campus and Heated Rivalry have hit the big-time in 2026, serving as a reminder to streamers of the importance of giving new actors a chance.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Netflix and other streamers have already split the film industry down the middle, separating those who venerate the art form from those who venerate the dollar, leaving many Hollywood titans flailing somewhere in the middle.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
People across the world—often teens in Asia—redistribute videos from streamers and creators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
According to the study’s authors, streamers hoping to compete in a fast-paced, globalized market should increase their diversity efforts in light of these results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The usually conservative room was festooned with sashes and streamers of blue, green, and gold, and several tables were filled to the brim with food.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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