Synonyms for

Streaming

Verb / ˈstri:mɪŋ / Another word for streaming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Streaming refers to a method of transmitting or receiving data, especially video and audio, over a computer network as a steady, continuous flow.

Synonyms & similar words

raincatsanddogs pelt teem wellout stream pour cyclosis pullulate swarm rainbuckets broadcasting webcasting narrowcasting podcasting transmitting sending airing telecasting live-streaming streamlining flowing running gushing pouring rushing coursing surging spewing belching

Synonyms by register

Formal

flowing coursing gushing emanating

Informal

trickling dribbling pouring oozing

Literary

brook rill cascade

Antonyms

stopping ceasing halting pausing ending stagnant

Common collocations

  • streaming video
  • streaming music
  • live streaming
  • streaming service
  • streaming data
  • streaming audio
  • streaming platform

Word family

noun stream
verb stream
adjective streaming

Usage note

While 'streaming' is commonly associated with digital media, it also refers to the physical flow of liquids or gases. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I am streaming a video on my phone.
  2. We are going to stream the concert live on the internet.
  3. She prefers streaming music instead of downloading it.
  4. The company is planning to start streaming their shows online.
  5. I can't watch the movie because the internet is not strong enough for streaming.

Quotes

  • "Streaming is a way of listening to music without actually owning it." - Patrick Carney
  • "The internet is the most important single development in the history of human communication since the invention of call waiting." - Dave Barry
  • "Streaming is the future." - Robert Herjavec

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