stream

Definition

A continuous broadcast of live video and/or audio content transmitted over the internet, or the act of broadcasting such content. Viewers can watch in real-time and often interact with the streamer through chat.

Example Usage

I tuned into her stream last night and it was hilarious.

Origin

From 'streaming,' a technology that transmits data continuously rather than downloading an entire file first, popularized in the 1990s.

Fun Fact

Twitch alone hosts millions of simultaneous streams at any given moment, making it one of the largest real-time entertainment platforms.

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