Meaning & use

streak

noun·Everyday

A long, thin line or mark of a different color or texture, or a continuous series of similar events.

See it in a sentence

A streak of lightning split the dark sky just before the thunder rolled in.

The team celebrated their tenth consecutive win, extending their remarkable winning streak.

A note on using this word

Streak often describes a run of similar outcomes, especially in sports and gambling, as in "a winning streak" or "a losing streak."

Words with a similar meaning

striperun

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To move very quickly in a particular direction, or to run naked in public as a prank.

A meteor streaked across the night sky, drawing gasps from the crowd.

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