livestream
Broadcast happening now
A livestream is video or audio broadcast in real time over the internet, allowing viewers to watch events as they happen: I caught the concert on livestream.
The verb means to broadcast this way: They're livestreaming the press conference.
Unlike recorded video, livestreams offer immediacy—viewers experience events simultaneously with participants, often interacting through chat.
Informal verbal exchange
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
- emotesActs with exaggeration
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
- donationsGifts to organizations
bits · raid · host · poll · Q&A · giveaway · shoutout · moderation
Supply with sustenance
- transmissionSending of information
- simulcastBroadcast on multiple outlets simultaneously
- telecastTransmitted television program
- coverageExtent of inclusion
channel · network · signal · airtime · on-air · buffering · latency · delay
Computer-mounted video capture device
- microphoneAudio input device
- encoderFormat conversion component
- bitrateData transfer speed
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
720p · 1080p · 4K · thumbnail · VOD · clip · highlight · archive
Interactive electronic entertainment
- unboxingRevealing packaged goods on camera
- mukbangFilmed eating for audiences
- ASMRAuditory-triggered tingling sensation
- IRLPhysical world, abbreviated
speedrun · walkthrough · tutorial · reaction · podcast · concert · esports · tournament
Video game streaming site
People who watch
- viewershipCollective television audience
- concurrentHappening at once
- lurkersThose who observe unseen
- regularsHabitual visitors
community · fanbase · subscriber · follower · membership · tier · loyalty · retention
One who transmits programs
- hostOne receiving guests
- vloggerSomeone posting video journals
- content-creatorProducer of online media
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
personality · co-host · guest · setup · facecam · greenscreen · overlay · scene
chat
Informal verbal exchange
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
- emotesActs with exaggeration
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
donations · bits · raid · host · poll · Q&A · giveaway · shoutout · moderation · moderator
feed
Supply with sustenance
- transmissionSending of information
- simulcastBroadcast on multiple outlets simultaneously
- telecastTransmitted television program
coverage · channel · network · signal · airtime · on-air · buffering · latency · delay · lag
webcam
Computer-mounted video capture device
- microphoneAudio input device
- encoderFormat conversion component
- bitrateData transfer speed
resolution · 720p · 1080p · 4K · thumbnail · VOD · clip · highlight · archive · replay
gaming
Interactive electronic entertainment
- unboxingRevealing packaged goods on camera
- mukbangFilmed eating for audiences
- ASMRAuditory-triggered tingling sensation
IRL · speedrun · walkthrough · tutorial · reaction · podcast · concert · esports · tournament · marathon
Twitch
Video game streaming site
viewers
People who watch
- viewershipCollective television audience
- concurrentHappening at once
- lurkersThose who observe unseen
regulars · community · fanbase · subscriber · follower · membership · tier · loyalty · retention · drop-off
broadcaster
One who transmits programs
- hostOne receiving guests
- vloggerSomeone posting video journals
- content-creatorProducer of online media
influencer · personality · co-host · guest · setup · facecam · greenscreen · overlay · scene · alerts
- broadcastingbroadcasting, TV, radio, television, news
- YouTubegaming channels, vlog, vlogger, YouTube, beauty gurus
- gaming eventstournament, LAN party, game night, esports event, championship
- online eventsvirtual conference, virtual concert, webinar, video conference, web conference
- online spaceswebsite, websites, webpage, web pages, web page
- video typesMP4, movies, AVI, films, clips
livestreamprerecorded
Captured in advance
on-demand · video on demand · VOD · recorded · replay
livestreamDVD
Optical media format
Blu-ray · physical media · broadcast television · cable TV · download