stream

/striːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, narrow river, or a small, steady flow of a fluid, especially water, air, or electricity.

“The kids loved playing in the stream behind their house.”

2. verb

To flow steadily or continuously, often in a smooth or gentle manner.

“The rain started to stream down the windowpane.”

3. verb

To send or transmit something, especially data or a signal, quickly and continuously.

“The company will stream the live concert online.”

4. noun

A continuous flow of data or a series of related items, especially in a digital format.

“The new video streaming service is very popular.”

5. noun

A series of items, such as data or a sequence of numbers, that are recorded or transmitted in a continuous flow.

“The company needs to analyze the stream of data from the sensors.”

Synonyms

  • brook
  • current
  • flow
  • river
  • torrent

Antonyms

  • drought
  • dryness