Meaning & use
streak
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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