Stream

/striːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, narrow river.

The children played by the stream, skipping stones across the water.

A continuous flow of data or information.

She watched the live stream of the concert from her home.

A steady flow of something.

There was a stream of traffic on the highway during rush hour.

verb

To flow out or forth continuously.

The water streams down the mountain after the rain.

To transmit data, especially multimedia content, over a network.

I like to stream movies instead of downloading them.

Middle English, from Old English 'stream', meaning 'current, flow of water'.

stream of consciousness

A narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings.

streamlining processes

Making a process more efficient by removing unnecessary steps.

go with the flow

To be relaxed and accept the changes without resistance.

current

A flow of water or air, often referring to the ocean or river.

torrent

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

To stream (content)

I’m going to stream that new game all night!

Streaming exhibit

Check out the streaming exhibit online!