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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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Disney is flexing its muscles as one of the industry leaders in live streaming content.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
But mastering live streaming will be crucial for its future as concerns about stagnation and subscriber growth continue to loom.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Verdict: Low-Cost Live Television Many live streaming services claim to offer the best selection of shows or networks, but few cost as little as Philo at $28 per month.
—PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
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These innovations, particularly when applied to live streaming and shoppable videos, will drive significant growth in retail, providing brands with new ways to build meaningful connections with their audiences.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Disney is flexing its muscles as one of the industry leaders in live streaming content.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
But mastering live streaming will be crucial for its future as concerns about stagnation and subscriber growth continue to loom.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Verdict: Low-Cost Live Television Many live streaming services claim to offer the best selection of shows or networks, but few cost as little as Philo at $28 per month.
—PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Live streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20streaming. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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