Streaming: meaning, definitions and examples

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streaming

 

[ หˆstriหmษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

watching movies online

The act of watching or listening to audio or video content in real-time over the internet, without the need to download the files to a device. Streaming allows users to consume content on-demand, and has become increasingly popular with the rise of platforms like Netflix and Spotify.

Synonyms

live streaming, online viewing, watching online

Examples of usage

  • Netflix offers a wide range of movies and TV shows for streaming.
  • I prefer streaming music rather than buying physical CDs.
Context #2 | Verb

broadcasting live video

To transmit or receive audio or video content in real-time over the internet, without the need to download the files to a device. Streaming can be done through platforms like YouTube or Twitch, allowing content creators to interact with their audience in real-time.

Synonyms

broadcasting live, live video streaming, online broadcasting

Examples of usage

  • She started streaming her gaming sessions on Twitch.
  • The concert will be streamed live on the band's YouTube channel.

Translations

Translations of the word "streaming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transmissรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ€เคฎเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streaming

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ streaming

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะผั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ streaming

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒชใƒผใƒŸใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท streaming

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transmisiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠธ๋ฆฌ๋ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุซ ู…ุจุงุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ streaming

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ streaming

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตๅช’ไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretakanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ straumspilun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ transmisiรณn

Etymology

The term 'streaming' originated from the concept of a continuous flow of data being sent and received over the internet. With the advancement of technology and the increasing demand for instant access to media content, streaming services have revolutionized the way people consume entertainment. The history of streaming can be traced back to the early days of the internet, when audio and video files were first transmitted in real-time. Today, streaming has become a dominant force in the entertainment industry, offering convenience and flexibility to users worldwide.

See also: stream, streamer, streamlet, streamline, streamlined.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,247, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.