streaming

/ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/noun

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

Example sentences

“Streaming has largely replaced buying DVDs for most viewers.”
“Live streaming lets fans watch the concert from anywhere in the world.”

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 key or group of keys you press together to give a computer a command quickly.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.