streamers
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/ˈstriːmərz/
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/ˈstriːmə(r)z/
(streamer)
decorative flag or online broadcaster
Etymology
'streamer' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'strēam', where the root 'strēam' meant 'a current, flow'.
'streamer' changed from Middle English (from Old English 'strēam' / Middle English 'streem' meaning 'a flow' or 'stream'); the modern noun 'streamer' developed by adding the agent/derivative suffix '-er' to 'stream'.
Initially it related to the idea of 'something that flows' (from 'stream'); over time it came to mean 'a long strip used as decoration' and, more recently, 'a person who streams video online'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
long narrow strips of paper, ribbon, or similar material used as decorative hangings at parties and celebrations.
They hung colorful streamers across the hall for the birthday party.
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Noun 2
people who broadcast themselves live on the internet, especially video game players or other content creators on streaming platforms.
Many streamers built large audiences by playing games and chatting with viewers every day.
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Noun 3
long, narrow streaks or trails (for example, of smoke, light, or vapor) that appear to flow or stream through the air.
Streamers of smoke rose from the chimneys into the clear sky.
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Last updated: 2025/10/21 04:00