variants
or less commonly livestreaming
or live-streaming
: the act, process, or an instance of streaming (an event) over the Internet for live (see live sense 8b) viewing
Live streaming is not an easy feat and that could be the reason why video platform Twitch has decided to launch a Twitch creator camp that will help users build their streaming brands.—
Devika Singh
Devika SinghMany others—numbering in the thousands—watched the live streaming of the event.—Stephen Coleman
—often used before another nounStephen ColemanIf you don't care for what Spotify or Google serves up, YouTube has user-driven, live-streaming music channels …—Alan Henry
Alan HenryThey sang during a live-streaming event last winter that also featured Celine Dion, Leslie Odom Jr., and Stevie Wonder.—Modern Healthcare
Modern HealthcareExamples of live streaming in a Sentence
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The organization also set a deal with Roku for live streaming.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 June 2025
GameChanger Appoints Briana Larkin as Chief People Officer GameChanger, a youth sports app for live streaming, scheduling, statistics and scorekeeping, has appointed Briana Larkin as chief people officer.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
As YouTube and live streaming gained popularity during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the members of AMP became more prolific on Twitch.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Real-time interactions like live streaming go beyond traditional approaches by fostering deep connections and building trust in a brand and its product.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The organization also set a deal with Roku for live streaming.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 June 2025
GameChanger Appoints Briana Larkin as Chief People Officer GameChanger, a youth sports app for live streaming, scheduling, statistics and scorekeeping, has appointed Briana Larkin as chief people officer.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
As YouTube and live streaming gained popularity during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the members of AMP became more prolific on Twitch.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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“Live streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20streaming. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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