Stream Definition & Meaning
stream
- noun
- a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
- dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas; "two streams of development run through American history"; "stream of consciousness"; "the flow of thought"; "the current of history"
- the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression
- something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously; "a stream of people emptied from the terminal"; "the museum had planned carefully for the flow of visitors"
- a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes); "the raft floated downstream on the current"; "he felt a stream of air"; "the hose ejected a stream of water"
- verb
- to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind; "their manes streamed like stiff black pennants in the wind"
- exude profusely; "She was streaming with sweat"; "His nose streamed blood"
- move in large numbers; "people were pouring out of the theater"; "beggars pullulated in the plaza"
- rain heavily; "Put on your rain coat-- it's pouring outside!"
- flow freely and abundantly; "Tears streamed down her face"
"Stream" in song lyrics
See how stream is used in real songs:
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"My team'll put this gun and spleen in the Gulf Stream"
7L & Esoteric — Watch Me -
"Somewhere, floating in the stream"
9th Prince f/ 60 Second Assassin — Killa Machinez -
"In yo canteen in your blood stream"
Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language
Words that rhyme with stream
Usage tips for "stream"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stream" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stream to find words that pair well.