stream

US /striːm/
UK /striːm/
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a small, narrow river

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The children played by the stream.
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A clear mountain stream flowed through the valley.
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brookrivuletcreek
2.

a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas

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A stream of light came through the window.
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There was a constant stream of traffic on the highway.
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flowcurrentrushgush
3.

a continuous flow of data or information

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We watched the live stream of the concert.
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The news stream updates every minute.
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feedbroadcasttransmission
1.

to move in a continuous flow

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Tears streamed down her face.
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People streamed out of the stadium after the game.
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flowpourgushrush
2.

to transmit or receive (data, especially video or audio material) over a computer network as a continuous flow, allowing playback to start while the rest of the data is still being received

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You can stream movies directly to your TV.
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Many people prefer to stream music rather than download it.
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broadcasttransmitplay online
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streaminglive streamstreaming servicestream of consciousness