streak

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a period of time where the same thing happens again and again, like winning many games.

n. an unbroken series of events or successes, often used in sports or gambling contexts.

“The team is on a ten-game winning streak and feels very confident.”

“After a long losing streak, the gambler finally broke even during the final hour of the tournament.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal

n. a count of how many days in a row you have used an app or talked to someone.

n. a metric in digital applications representing the number of consecutive days a user has completed a specific action.

“I don't want to miss a day because I have a 200-day streak on my language app.”

“The app uses streaks as a gamification mechanic to ensure daily user engagement and habit formation.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. a part of someone's character that is different from the rest of their personality.

n. an identifiable element in someone's character, typically one that contrasts with their general temperament.

“He is usually very kind, but he has a mean streak when he loses a game.”

“Despite her outward appearance of conformity, she possessed a rebellious streak that occasionally surfaced during staff meetings.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move very fast in a certain direction.

v. to move at high speed, often leaving a visual blur or trail.

“We watched the shooting star streak across the night sky.”

“The experimental jet streaked through the upper atmosphere, leaving a thin white vapour trail in its wake.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to cover something with long, thin marks.

v. to mark a surface with irregular lines or smears.

“The rain started to streak the dust on the car's windshield.”

“Tears began to streak her makeup as she listened to the emotional tribute during the ceremony.”

C2 · Proficiency Informal · Humorous

v. to run naked through a public place as a joke or to get attention.

v. to run naked through a public place, typically as a prank or a form of protest.

Español:correr desnudo

“A fan tried to streak across the field during the final minutes of the match.”

“Security personnel quickly intercepted the individual who attempted to streak across the pitch during the televised final.”