live streaming

1 of 2

present participle of live stream entry 2

live streaming

2 of 2

noun

variants or less commonly livestreaming

ˈlīv-ˌstrē-miŋ 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In addition to Paul vs. Tyson, Netflix’s live streaming debut was a disaster in 2023. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Meanwhile, social channels like TikTok and live streaming services including Twitch provide inspiration for shopping. —John Kell, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1996, in the meaning defined above