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

  • (..) You can't top that. What can I do for you tonight, maestro? Well, I wanted to request a song. What else is new? Let's go REAL heavy. Bring it on, man. Shoot. It's "Islands in the stream". - Dolly Parton? - Yeah. - Are you fucking with my brain, Fúsi? - Actually, I'm not. (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain
  • (..) Sure! I know the guy. He always plays me a song. Ok. Cool. What's your favorite song? "Islands in the stream". Dolly Parton? Yes. Do you have a problem with that? -No. It can take a while to get through. (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain