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. See tape streamer
   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

Instead of a major streamer, for now Apple remains a boutique outlet.

From Digiday

A single strand of electricity, or streamer, at the frayed tip of each lightning leader is enough to forge the connection between the two currents, researchers report online February 1 in Geophysical Research Letters.

From Science News

Samsung has been building up its streaming ad sales over the past couple years, and, as a high-end ad-supported streamer, Peacock’s logo on Samsung’s pitch deck could help the TV manufacturer to win over advertisers.

From Digiday

Pros, streamers, experts and developers can't seem to agree.

From Washington Post

However, while the ad-supported streaming war may be officially kicking off in 2021, it will be some time before the competition among ad-supported streamers really heats up.

From Digiday

Digby was distinguished as leader by having a red and white ribbon added to the blue streamer at the end of his pole.

From Project Gutenberg

Every rag of bunting, from the tiny streamer of the fishing-boat to the great flag of ships of war, droops against the mast.

From Project Gutenberg

The Germans formerly fastened a streamer to a lance, which the duke carried in front of the army.

From Project Gutenberg

Hendricks stood watching a long time, until even the streamer had dissipated.

From Project Gutenberg

The wind did blow—the cloak did fly, like streamer long and gay; Till, loop and button failing both, at last it flew away.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• flag
• pennant