plural streamers
Synonyms of streamernext
1
a
: a flag that streams in the wind
especially : pennant
b
: any long narrow wavy strip resembling or suggesting a banner floating in the wind
2
: one that streams digital data (see stream entry 2 sense transitive 3)
… music streaming isn't a terribly profitable business, due mostly to the royalties streamers must pay to labels and artists.—Dan Gallagher
The app's audience peaked at 2.4 million concurrent streamers…—Yoree Koh
3
a
: a long extension of the solar corona visible only during a total solar eclipse
b
streamers plural : aurora borealis

Examples of streamer in a Sentence

streamers in the team's colors hung from the top of the stadium
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So far, the streamer’s awards hopeful has collected $650,000 from two weekends in limited release. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 Twitch streamer Denims made a reaction video debunking Ethan’s video. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026 As early as next year, the NBA could bundle a set of local team rights for a super-streamer like YouTube or Amazon. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Netflix is gearing up for the Cliff Booth theatrical release November 25 in Imax before hitting the streamer beginning December 23. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamer

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of streamer was in the 13th century

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“Streamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamer. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
a
: a flag that streams in the wind
especially : pennant sense 1
b
: a long narrow wavy strip suggesting a banner floating in the wind
2
plural : aurora borealis
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