live streaming

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present participle of live stream entry 2

live streaming

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noun

variants or less commonly livestreaming or live-streaming
: the act, process, or an instance of streaming (an event) over the Internet for live (see live sense 8b) viewing
Live streaming is not an easy feat and that could be the reason why video platform Twitch has decided to launch a Twitch creator camp that will help users build their streaming brands.Devika Singh
Many others—numbering in the thousands—watched the live streaming of the event.Stephen Coleman
often used before another noun
If you don't care for what Spotify or Google serves up, YouTube has user-driven, live-streaming music channels …Alan Henry
They sang during a live-streaming event last winter that also featured Celine Dion, Leslie Odom Jr., and Stevie Wonder.Modern Healthcare

Examples of live streaming in a Sentence

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Noun
Livestream Platforms that support live streaming, such as TikTok and Twitch, can be a great way to connect with your fans online while earning some extra cash. Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 Thanks to the growing popularity of live streaming, online content creation and working from home, good webcams are in demand. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 Expanding into live streaming and interactive videos can significantly boost engagement levels. Andrew Fingerman, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 There are two Emmy red carpet events available for free live streaming. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live streaming 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1996, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of live streaming was in 1996

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“Live streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20streaming. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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