streaming

/ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/noun

Sending or playing audio or video over the internet as it arrives, without saving it first.

Example sentence

“Streaming has largely replaced buying DVDs for most viewers.”

Usually a modifier: 'streaming service', 'streaming platform'. Contrast with downloading, where the file is saved first.

Related words

firewallA program that watches data flowing into and out of a computer or network and blocks anything that appears dangerous.shortcutA quicker route between two places than the one most people take.megabyteA unit of digital information equal to a million bytes, or one thousand kilobytes.notificationAn alert or message that a device or app shows to tell you about something, such as a new email or update.processorA machine or person that handles or transforms something, such as the chip that runs a computer or an appliance that chops food.bluetoothA technical standard that lets nearby devices connect to each other without wires.