streamer
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/ˈstriːmər/
🇬🇧
/ˈstriːmə/
decorative flag or online broadcaster
Etymology
'streamer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stremere,' where 'strem-' meant 'stream' and '-er' was a suffix used to denote an agent or something associated with the root.
'stremere' transformed into the modern English word 'streamer' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a long, narrow flag or pennant,' but over time it evolved to include the modern meaning of 'a person who broadcasts online.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, narrow flag or piece of material used for decoration or signaling.
The parade was filled with colorful streamers.
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Noun 2
a person who broadcasts themselves playing video games or other activities online.
The streamer gained thousands of followers on Twitch.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41