English Reference

Word

streamer

Phoneticsstream·er, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈstɹimɝ/

UK/stɹˈiːmɐ/

Countable noun

Definition

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.

Examples

“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.”

Examples

simple

“My favorite streamer plays video games every night.”

contextual

“The streamer thanked her viewers for their donations during the charity broadcast.”

complex

“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.”

Usage

Commonly used in the context of gaming and social media; can also refer to long strips of paper used as party decorations.

Etymology

From Middle English stremer, stremere, equivalent to stream + -er.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Domains

ComputingEducationFishingInternetMiningTelevision

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Occasional
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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