Phrase guide

live streamer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Somebody who operates a live stream.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From live stream + -er. Attested since the 21st century.

Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 主播 (zhǔbō) — Person who operates a livestream
  • Dutch: livestreamer — Person who operates a livestream
  • Dutch: streamer — Person who operates a livestream
  • French: streameur — Person who operates a livestream
  • French: streameuse — Person who operates a livestream
  • French: streameur·euse — Person who operates a livestream
  • Japanese: 配信者 (haishinsha) — Person who operates a livestream
  • Japanese: ストリーマー (sutorīmā) — Person who operates a livestream
  • Korean: 스트리머 (seuteurimeo) — Person who operates a livestream
  • Scots: live streamer — Person who operates a livestream
  • Scots: livestreamer — Person who operates a livestream
  • Scots: streamer — Person who operates a livestream