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
Recent Examples on the WebTim Chan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
Max subscribers can stream CNN live, Peacock supports live streaming of NBC with its Premium Plus package and the Paramount+ with Showtime package offers live access to CBS online.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024
In the shareholder letter, the company touted its gains in sports, including a recent deal with Major League Baseball for live streaming of games.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024
State of play: The interview started more than 40 minutes late after the platform's live streaming service was plagued by tech issues.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Combine it with a Sling Blue package for even more live streaming options.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
Max subscribers can stream CNN live, Peacock supports live streaming of NBC with its Premium Plus package and the Paramount+ with Showtime package offers live access to CBS online.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024
In the shareholder letter, the company touted its gains in sports, including a recent deal with Major League Baseball for live streaming of games.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024
State of play: The interview started more than 40 minutes late after the platform's live streaming service was plagued by tech issues.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Live streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20streaming. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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