video stream

Live digital feed

A video stream is a continuous flow of video data transmitted over a network, typically watched as it arrives rather than after a complete download.

Streaming allows playback to begin almost immediately: The video stream kept buffering during the concert.

Services like Netflix and YouTube deliver content as video streams.

The verb form streams: She streams movies every night.

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bitrate · frame rate · codec · transcoding · simulcast · OBS · bandwidth · footage · feed · webcast · frame · upload · IPTV · subscribe · resolution · playback · live · loading

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delivery method

video streamlocal file

Data stored on-device

file transfer

media format/medium

video streamDVD

Optical media format

Blu-ray · VHS tape · physical media · disc · film reel

temporality/permanence

video streamvideo archive

Collection of stored recordings

video library · personal library

Family

stream, video, streamer, streaming, videos, videotape, streamers, streamed, video game

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G