Meaning & use

streaming

noun·Everyday

The continuous transmission of audio or video content over the internet for immediate playback.

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Streaming has largely replaced downloading as the main way people watch movies.

Poor internet speed caused the video streaming to keep buffering constantly.

A note on using this word

As a gerund, 'streaming' can also modify a noun, as in 'streaming service,' describing platforms that deliver such content.

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