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 WebMichael Saponara, Billboard, 18 July 2024
The live streaming industry has witnessed exponential growth in recent years.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
But the second scene of the film, the room inspection [by police], and a scene with a girl doing live streaming, those are professional actors.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
Continue on with one of Fubo’s live streaming packages or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 27 June 2024
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Noun
The phone continues to ring as Amazon looks for its next cultural moment in the live streaming sector.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 July 2024
The live streaming industry has witnessed exponential growth in recent years.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
But the second scene of the film, the room inspection [by police], and a scene with a girl doing live streaming, those are professional actors.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
Continue on with one of Fubo’s live streaming packages or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 27 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for live streaming
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“Live streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20streaming. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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