streamer
n.a person who broadcasts themselves live over the internet, usually while playing games or talking to an audience. You can watch them on platforms like Twitch or YouTube.
n.a person who broadcasts live video content over the internet to a real-time audience. Refers primarily to content creators on digital platforms who interact with viewers via a live chat interface.
“My favorite streamer plays video games every night.”
“The streamer thanked her viewers for their donations during the charity broadcast.”
“As the digital economy expands, many young professionals are attempting to transition from hobbyist creators to full-time streamers, relying on subscriptions and brand sponsorships for their primary income.”
Commonly used in the context of gaming and social media; can also refer to long strips of paper used as party decorations.
From Middle English stremer, stremere, equivalent to stream + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.