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
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Over At Least One Hapless Russian According to Sina Finance, live streaming is estimated to have accounted for 80% of the growth in China’s E-Commerce industry in 2024.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
With special guests, trick riders, and a stadium full of her native Texans, Beyoncé performed the halftime show for Netflix’s big NFL live streaming venture.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
The company has vast experience in live streaming, particularly cricket matches.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Paramount+ subscribers with Showtime can watch the Grammys live, as can subscribers to other live streaming services that include CBS in their lineup such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Over At Least One Hapless Russian According to Sina Finance, live streaming is estimated to have accounted for 80% of the growth in China’s E-Commerce industry in 2024.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
With special guests, trick riders, and a stadium full of her native Texans, Beyoncé performed the halftime show for Netflix’s big NFL live streaming venture.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
The company has vast experience in live streaming, particularly cricket matches.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Live streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20streaming. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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