Livestream: meaning, definitions and examples

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livestream

 

[ ˈlaɪvˌstriːm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

online broadcasting

A livestream is a real-time broadcast of an event or activity over the internet. It allows viewers to watch and interact with the content as it happens.

Examples of usage

  • People enjoy watching livestreams of concerts and gaming tournaments.
  • She started a livestream to share her cooking process with her followers.
Context #2 | Verb

online broadcasting

To livestream means to broadcast an event or activity in real-time over the internet.

Examples of usage

  • They decided to livestream their wedding ceremony for friends and family who couldn't attend.
  • The conference will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

Translations

Translations of the word "livestream" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmissão ao vivo

🇮🇳 लाइव स्ट्रीम

🇩🇪 Live-Übertragung

🇮🇩 siaran langsung

🇺🇦 прямий ефір

🇵🇱 transmisja na żywo

🇯🇵 ライブストリーム

🇫🇷 diffusion en direct

🇪🇸 transmisión en vivo

🇹🇷 canlı yayın

🇰🇷 라이브 스트림

🇸🇦 بث مباشر

🇨🇿 živé vysílání

🇸🇰 živé vysielanie

🇨🇳 直播

🇸🇮 prenos v živo

🇮🇸 bein útsending

🇰🇿 тікелей эфир

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი ტრანსლაცია

🇦🇿 canlı yayım

🇲🇽 transmisión en vivo

Etymology

The term 'livestream' originated in the early 2000s with the rise of internet technologies that enabled real-time video broadcasting. It quickly gained popularity with the growth of social media platforms and online content creators. Livestreaming has since become a common way to share live events, performances, and experiences with a global audience.

See also: enliven, live, livelihood, liveliness, lively, liver, livestock, living, nonliving.