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streamer

[ stree-mer ]

noun

  1. something that streams:

    streamers of flame.

  2. a long, narrow flag or pennant.
  3. a long, flowing ribbon, feather, or the like used for ornament, as in dress.
  4. any long, narrow piece or thing, as a spray of a plant or a strip of cloud.
  5. a stream of light, especially one appearing in some forms of the aurora borealis.
  6. Electricity. an electric discharge in a narrow stream from a point of high potential on a charged body.
  7. Astronomy. a long extension of the solar corona, several solar radii long.
  8. Journalism. banner ( def 7 ).
  9. a parachute that comes out of its packing in a long stream but does not expand.
  10. Digital Technology.
    1. a person who accesses and consumes streaming media, as television shows, movies, or music albums, over the internet.
    2. a person who publishes or transmits livestreaming media, with commentary or other additional content, on the internet.


streamer

/ ˈٰːə /

noun

  1. a long narrow flag or part of a flag
  2. a long narrow coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed
  3. a stream of light, esp one appearing in some forms of the aurora
  4. journalism a large heavy headline printed across the width of a page of a newspaper
  5. computing another word for tape streamer
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of streamer1

First recorded in 1250–1300, streamer is from the Middle English word stremer. See stream, -er 1
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In the beginning, many streamers were focused on growth and creating the biggest audience for their programs and were more tolerant of password sharing.

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The streamer has announced it will split the new season in half - releasing the first episodes on 6 August and the second batch on 3 September.

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Apple Music says it's noticed similar trends and both streamers report its rising popularity is particularly striking in the UK, where according to Apple it's growing five times as quickly as in the US.

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And figures are continuing to fall, not to an alarming amount, but certainly indicating that, potentially, weekly events on the streamer may not be as much of a growth area as major live events.

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Even with “Blue Bloods,” “Pretty Little Liars,” Netflix’s “Historical Roasts” and the streamer’s Netflix Is a Joke festival, it was still difficult to meet guild minimums for health insurance.

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