streamer

noun

stream·​er ˈstrē-mər 

plural streamers

1

a

: a flag that streams in the wind

especially : pennant

b

: any long narrow wavy strip resembling or suggesting a banner floating in the wind

c

: banner sense 2

2

: one that streams digital data (see stream entry 2 sense transitive 3)

… music streaming isn't a terribly profitable business, due mostly to the royalties streamers must pay to labels and artists.

—Dan Gallagher

The app's audience peaked at 2.4 million concurrent streamers…

—Yoree Koh

3

a

: a long extension of the solar corona visible only during a total solar eclipse

b

streamers plural : aurora borealis

Synonyms of streamer

• flag
• banner

Examples of streamer in a Sentence

streamers in the team's colors hung from the top of the stadium

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspired by Franks’s life as a working-class student at Cambridge, the play was a huge hit at the Fringe Festival this past August, leading to a frenzy of interest from streamers and networks. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025

While there is a fee to use the platform, the streamer offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days, but that’s more than enough time to watch the NFL game. —Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025

The model, which offers free content supported by advertising, could become a key outlet for independent productions sidelined by major streamers. —Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for streamer

• beamer
• creamer
• dreamer
• femur
• lemur
• reamer
• schemer
• steamer
• redeemer

Kids Definition

streamer

noun

stream·​er ˈstrē-mər 

1

a

: a flag that streams in the wind

especially : pennant sense 1

b

: a long narrow wavy strip suggesting a banner floating in the wind

2

plural : aurora borealis