noun / verb (gerund) · neutral
streaming
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/STRI·ming
Watching or transmitting audio/video over the internet in real time rather than downloading it.
Examples
“I usually spend Friday night streaming new films.”
“Many students prefer streaming lectures because they can pause and replay.”
“Free streaming platforms often include ads between episodes.”
Band 8 sentence
“I often rely on streaming documentaries when researching topics for my essays because it's quick and convenient.”
Collocations
- streaming service
- live streaming
Word family
Common mistakes
I like to streaming movies.→I like streaming movies.
I prefer download films than streaming.→I prefer downloading films to streaming.
Say it for a higher band
5watching videos online→6using streaming services→7+streaming
Synonyms
broadcasting
online video
Easily confused
broadcasting
“Local radio stations are mainly responsible for broadcasting breaking news.”
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