stream
word
Definition
A stream is a small, narrow river. It can also mean a continuous flow of something, or to play or broadcast audio and video directly over the internet without downloading the whole file first.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in tech: 'stream music', 'stream a movie', 'live stream'. As a noun, 'a stream of traffic/questions' means a steady flow. For water, 'stream' is smaller than 'river'. In everyday speech, people often say 'watch it online' instead of 'stream it' in casual contexts.
Example Sentences
We walked by a stream in the forest.
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I stream music on my phone every day.
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A stream of cars passed our house.
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Is this movie available to stream yet?
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She gets a constant stream of messages after posting a video.
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We’re going to live stream the event for people who can’t come.
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