noun/verb (gerund) · informal
streaming
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/STREAM·ing
the transmission or reception of data (especially video and audio material) over the internet in real time
Examples
“Many people prefer streaming shows rather than buying DVDs.”
“Live streaming of concerts has become common.”
“I watched the lecture via streaming on the university site.”
Band 8 sentence
“In Part 3 you could discuss how streaming platforms have transformed access to cultural content for global audiences.”
Collocations
- live streaming
- streaming service
- video streaming
Word family
Common mistakes
I like watch streaming shows.→I like watching streaming shows.
I downloaded the film by streaming.→I streamed the film or I downloaded the film.
Say it for a higher band
5online→6live→7+streaming
Synonyms
live-streaming
Easily confused
download
“I downloaded the movie to watch on the plane.”
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