live streaming

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present participle of live stream entry 2

live streaming

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noun

variants or less commonly livestreaming

ˈlīv-ˌstrē-miŋ 

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

Many others—numbering in the thousands—watched the live streaming of the event.

—Stephen Coleman

—often used before another noun

If you don't care for what Spotify or Google serves up, YouTube has user-driven, live-streaming music channels …

—Alan Henry

They sang during a live-streaming event last winter that also featured Celine Dion, Leslie Odom Jr., and Stevie Wonder.

—Modern Healthcare

Examples of live streaming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The app supports file transfer, remote control, firmware updates, wireless live streaming, and geotagging, among others. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

The event is also serving as a launchpad of sorts for MS NOW’s upcoming membership program, which will include live streaming of the linear channel alongside interactive and community features. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

The device also supports live streaming through Wi-Fi, although this will likely drain the battery even faster. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Johnson is also a familiar face on the Dungeons & Dragons live streaming show Critical Role. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1996, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for live streaming

• beaming
• creaming
• deeming
• dreaming
• gleaming
• leaming
• reaming
• scheming
• screaming
• seaming
• seeming
• steaming