streamy

[ stree-mee ]

adjective

, stream·i·er, stream·i·est.

1. abounding in streams or watercourses:

   streamy meadows.

2. flowing in a stream; streaming.

streamy

/ ˈstriːmɪ /

adjective

1. (of an area, land, etc) having many streams
2. flowing or streaming

Derived Forms

• ˈstreaminess, noun

Other Words From

• streami·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of streamy¹

First recorded in 1400–50, streamy is from the late Middle English word stremy. See stream, -y ¹

Example Sentences

So the salmon advanced, yard by yard, up to the more streamy cast of the Craig.

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When he was done, his round face smooth and streamy and his eyes stinging from soapy water, he reached for a towel.

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The wide extent of streamy pool is before you, and beyond your reach.

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