stream

//striːm//
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Visual representation of stream

Noun

streamSingular
streamsPlural
1

A small, narrow river; a body of flowing water smaller than a river

We walked along the stream and listened to the water flowing over the rocks.

2

A continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas

A stream of cold air came through the window.

3

A continuous flow or succession of things, people, or events

There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the day.

4

A continuous flow of data, especially audio or video material transmitted over the internet

I watched the concert as a live stream on my phone.

Verb

streamInfinitive
streamPresent tense
streamedPast tense
streamedPast participle
streamingPresent participle
streamsThird-person singular
1

To flow in a continuous current

Tears streamed down her face.

2

To move or extend in a continuous flow

Sunlight streamed through the window.

3

To transmit or receive data, especially audio or video material, over the internet as a steady continuous flow

I stream music from my phone while I work.

4

To emit or produce a continuous flow of liquid

Blood streamed from the wound.

Synonym