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
Devika SinghMany others—numbering in the thousands—watched the live streaming of the event.—Stephen Coleman
—often used before another nounStephen ColemanIf you don't care for what Spotify or Google serves up, YouTube has user-driven, live-streaming music channels …—Alan Henry
Alan HenryThey sang during a live-streaming event last winter that also featured Celine Dion, Leslie Odom Jr., and Stevie Wonder.—Modern Healthcare
Modern HealthcareExamples of live streaming in a Sentence
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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
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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
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“Live streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20streaming. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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