live stream
Unrecorded internet broadcast
A live stream is video or audio broadcast in real time over the internet, allowing viewers to watch events as they happen: I caught the concert on a live stream.
The term works as both noun and verb—you can watch a live stream or live stream your gaming session.
Unlike recorded content, live streams unfold without editing or delay, creating immediacy and often enabling real-time audience interaction through chat.
Secures ships to seabed
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- cameraImage capturing device
- microphoneAudio input device
- transmissionSending of information
channel · network · producer · director · telecast · airtime · ratings · satellite
Informal verbal exchange
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- Q&AInteractive inquiry session
- feedbackReturned response data
engagement · polls · reactions · donations · tips · raids · hosts · moderators
Raised flat structure
- TwitchVideo game streaming site
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- encoderFormat conversion component
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
latency · resolution · bitrate · webcam · OBS · server · CDN · buffering
Interactive electronic entertainment
- concertLive musical performance
- performanceCarrying out a task
- vlogRecorded online journal
- comedyWork meant to amuse
music · festival · premiere · sports · esports · speedrun · karaoke · DJ set
Collective of connected people
- followersPeople who support someone
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- streamerNarrow decorative ribbon
- likesFeels favorably toward
trending · viral · sharing · hashtags · notifications · subscribers · fanbase · lurkers
Internet-hosted interactive presentation
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
lecture · presentation · panel · summit · forum · expo · convention · screening
anchor
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- studioCreative professional's workspace
- cameraImage capturing device
- microphoneAudio input device
transmission · channel · network · producer · director · telecast · airtime · ratings · satellite · cable
chat
Informal verbal exchange
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- Q&AInteractive inquiry session
feedback · engagement · polls · reactions · donations · tips · raids · hosts · moderators · subscribers
platform
Raised flat structure
bandwidth · latency · resolution · bitrate · webcam · OBS · server · CDN · buffering · codec
gaming
Interactive electronic entertainment
- concertLive musical performance
- performanceCarrying out a task
- vlogRecorded online journal
comedy · music · festival · premiere · sports · esports · speedrun · karaoke · DJ set · talent show
community
Collective of connected people
- followersPeople who support someone
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- streamerNarrow decorative ribbon
likes · trending · viral · sharing · hashtags · notifications · subscribers · fanbase · lurkers · regulars
webinar
Internet-hosted interactive presentation
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
- workshopPlace for making or learning
symposium · lecture · presentation · panel · summit · forum · expo · convention · screening · gala
- broadcastingbroadcasting, TV, radio, television, news
- YouTubegaming channels, vlog, vlogger, YouTube, beauty gurus
- broadcaststelecast, newscast, news broadcast, simulcast, webcast
- live broadcastbroadcast, simulcast, webcast, on-air, play-by-play
- live TVbreaking news, press conference, election night, awards show, weather alert
- online newsnews site, news feed, news app, web article, breaking news
live streamvideo on demand
Self-scheduled digital viewing
VOD · replay · rerun · delayed broadcast · upload
live streamdownload
Remote-to-local data transfer
physical media · DVD · Blu-ray · local file · VHS tape
live streamtelevision broadcast
Program sent to screens
radio broadcast · cable TV · theatrical release · live performance