Twitch

Definition

A live-streaming platform owned by Amazon where content creators broadcast gameplay, entertainment, music, and other live content to viewers in real time, with interactive features like chat and emotes.

Example Usage

She streams her gaming sessions on Twitch every evening and has built a community of thousands of followers.

Origin

Founded in 2011 as a spin-off from Justin.tv; the name 'Twitch' reflects the platform's focus on real-time, responsive streaming.

Fun Fact

Twitch has over 31 million daily visitors and hosts billions of hours of watch time annually, making it the largest video game streaming platform in the world.

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