live stream
1 of 2verb
variants or less commonly livestream
ˈlīv-ˌstrēm 
or live-stream live streamed also livestreamed or live-streamed; live streaming also livestreaming or live-streaming; live streams also livestreams or live-streams
transitive verb
: to broadcast (an event) over the Internet for live viewing : to broadcast a live stream of
… NBC's streaming service Peacock will live stream all the network's Beijing coverage …
Sam Kieldsen
Sam KieldsenA July 22 event was live streamed via Apple Music to a reported 3.3 million viewers, possibly a record for the service … Olivia Evans
Olivia EvansFor those who prefer to take part in the ceremony from home, the service will also be live streamed on the Town's YouTube channel. windsor.ctvnews.ca
windsor.ctvnews.caThe public broadcaster decided not to livestream the speech by the founder of a separatist group the government is seeking to ban … Paul Yeung
Paul Yeung also : to watch (an event) by connecting to a live stream
… here are the sports you can live stream and watch on TV … Jesse Campigotto
Jesse Campigotto With a monthly membership, you can live-stream these … music-filled classes seven days a week. Dale Arden Chong
Dale Arden Chong They can either live stream the footage on their app to see and speak to the person in front of the camera, or communicate with them via a smart display or smart TV device. Aliza Vigderman and Gabe Turner
Aliza Vigderman and Gabe Turner live stream
2 of 2noun
variants or less commonly livestream or live-stream
plural live streams also livestreams or live-streams
: a broadcast streamed over the Internet for live viewing
Over 600,000 viewers watched the live stream of the [spacecraft] launch on YouTube. Loree Seitz and Lawrence Yee
Loree Seitz and Lawrence YeeThe event was also shown across the world on a free live stream … Dianne Bourne
Dianne BourneMobile devices are the primary platforms for watching a live stream … Hyung-Min Kim and Seongcheol Kim
Hyung-Min Kim and Seongcheol Kim… most counties are required to set up a 24-hour live stream during ballot counting. Amber Phillips
Amber Phillips… I fired up the ol' computer and dialed up the livestream that promised to let me watch Paxton say something, anything, about ethics. Ken Herman
—often used before another noun Ken Herman a live stream eventa live stream channel
Word History
First Known Use
Verb
1997, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1995, in the meaning defined above