streamer

Everyday

1. A streamer is a long, narrow strip of coloured paper or ribbon used to decorate for parties and celebrations. tree →
2. A streamer is a person who streams live video online, for example playing video games while people watch. tree →
3. A streamer can be a long flag or ribbon that streams out in the wind, such as on a kite or a bike handlebar. tree →

In the lessons

At birthdays, Christmas and other parties, people hang streamers from the ceiling. In children's online life, «a streamer» is someone who broadcasts live on sites such as YouTube or Twitch; online safety lessons teach that you never share personal details in a streamer's chat. Phrases: «party streamers», «paper streamers», «a gaming streamer», «a famous streamer».

Examples

• We hung red and gold streamers for the party. tree →
• The bike had colourful streamers on the handlebars. tree →
• My cousin watches a gaming streamer every evening. tree →
• The streamer said hello to his viewers. tree →
• The kite had a long streamer for a tail. tree →
• Paper streamers fell from the ceiling at midnight. tree →
• She wants to be a streamer when she grows up. tree →
• Never tell a streamer's chat where you live. tree →

Note

Countable. Two very different senses: decorations, and an online broadcaster. Related verb: «to stream» (a video, or water flowing).