noun

streaming

STREE-mihng

noun

Watching or listening to audio or video sent continuously over the internet, rather than downloaded first.

"Streaming has largely replaced buying DVDs."

adj

Flowing continuously, like water or light.

"Sunlight came streaming through the curtains."

How to Use Streaming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWatching or listening to media live over the internet, or (as an adjective) flowing steadily.

Common pairings

streaming service streaming video live streaming

more streaming comparative, streamings plural, most streaming superlative

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_____ has largely replaced buying DVDs.

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