streamer

[ stree-mer ]

noun

1. something that streams:

   streamers of flame.

2. a long, narrow flag or pennant.
3. a long, flowing ribbon, feather, or the like used for ornament, as in dress.
4. any long, narrow piece or thing, as a spray of a plant or a strip of cloud.
5. a stream of light, especially one appearing in some forms of the aurora borealis.
6. Electricity. an electric discharge in a narrow stream from a point of high potential on a charged body.
7. Astronomy. a long extension of the solar corona, several solar radii long.
8. Journalism. banner ( def 7 ).
9. a parachute that comes out of its packing in a long stream but does not expand.
10. Digital Technology.
    1. a person who accesses and consumes streaming media, as television shows, movies, or music albums, over the internet.
    2. a person who publishes or transmits livestreaming media, with commentary or other additional content, on the internet.

streamer

/ ˈstriːmə /

noun

1. a long narrow flag or part of a flag
2. a long narrow coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed
3. a stream of light, esp one appearing in some forms of the aurora
4. journalism a large heavy headline printed across the width of a page of a newspaper
5. computing another word for tape streamer

Word History and Origins

Origin of streamer¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, streamer is from the Middle English word stremer. See stream, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The idea for Paul to fight live on Netflix came after he worked with the streamer on a documentary about his life.

From Los Angeles Times

That movie, “Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child,” landed in the top 10 films on Netflix in 20 countries for one to two weeks in 2023, according to the streamer’s data.

From Los Angeles Times

The streamer has hosted multiple live programs since, including tennis and golf exhibition matches, a Tom Brady comedy roast, a hot dog eating competition and the SAG Awards.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Gatos, Calif., streamer has also been diversifying its content, including increasing its streams of live events, in order to boost its nascent advertising business.

From Los Angeles Times

The three-year deal also gives the streamer the global rights to at least one Christmas Day NFL contest in 2025 and 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• flag
• pennant