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stream

Definition

  • noun: a natural flow of water that is smaller than a river
  • noun: a body of running water (as a river or brook) flowing on the earth
  • verb: to move in a steady flow
  • verb: to flow in or as if in a stream
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: brownian movement, x ray, zeitgeist

Examples

  • The island is visited by a continuous/constant/steady 'stream of' tourists.

  • I could feel the cold air 'streaming' in through the crack in the window.

  • unusual weather patterns caused by changes in the 'jet stream'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Worst of all, he ran off with my LP of Phil Collins' "No Jacket Required." It's my favorite album. Haven't heard it in years. I mean, can't you just stream it? Can't do that to Phil. "Sussudio" demands vinyl. Right. Vinyl and whatnot. Okay, well, George is a murderer now and (..)
    2017 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: #DUPE# Season: 4 Episode 11