Livestream

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of live stream. alt-of, alternative

    "He was arrested in March after an Instagram-savvy follower recognized the location of his livestream and called the cops, and Ross now faces 29 felony charges of vandalism."

Verb
  1. 1
    To broadcast as a live stream. transitive

    "Post Malone raised more than $500,000 for coronavirus relief by livestreaming a Nirvana tribute concert on YouTube."

  2. 2
    To receive and watch as a live stream. transitive

    "I'm planning to livestream the football game this weekend."

Synonyms

All synonyms
stream

Example

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"The pontiff utilized 21st-century technology and delivered the prayer via livestream by Vatican News and on screens in Saint Peter's Square."

Etymology

From live + stream.

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live stream

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