streaming

1 of 2

noun

stream·​ing ˈstrē-miŋ 

1

: the act, the process, or an instance of streaming data (see stream entry 2 sense transitive 3) or of accessing data that is being streamed

… among the hundreds whose presentations are freely available for streaming on the conference website.

—Joanne McNeil

Streaming is preferable for sites that feature live broadcasts (e.g. live speeches and keynote addresses), in which case downloading files is not an option.

—Neo Mai and Ken Neo T. K.

2

: an act or instance of flowing

specifically : cyclosis

3

British : tracking sense 1

streaming

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to or being the transfer of data (such as audio or video material) in a continuous stream especially for immediate processing or playback

Examples of streaming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025

In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025

Adjective

While most global studios are tightening belts in the face of a post-streaming-boom contraction, Mediawan is scaling up. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025

An email query sent Friday afternoon to Waymo’s press office asking about the possible addition of other streaming-music options went unanswered. —PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1980, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing streaming

• live streaming

Rhymes for streaming

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

Kids Definition

streaming

adjective

stream·​ing

ˈstrē-miŋ

: playing continuously as data is sent to a computer over the Internet

streaming video

Medical Definition

streaming

noun

stream·​ing ˈstrē-miŋ 

: an act or instance of flowing

specifically : cyclosis