Definitions for streamer

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streamer stream·er

Spelling: [stree-mer]

IPA: /ˈstri mər/

Streamer is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 292 anagrams from letters in streamer (aeemrrst).

Definitions for streamer

noun

1. something that streams:
2. a long, narrow flag or pennant.
3. a long, flowing ribbon, feather, or the like used for ornament, as in dress.
4. any long, narrow piece or thing, as a spray of a plant or a strip of cloud.
5. a stream of light, especially one appearing in some forms of the aurora borealis.
6. Electricity. an electric discharge in a narrow stream from a point of high potential on a charged body.
7. Astronomy. a long extension of the solar corona, several solar radii long.
8. Journalism. banner (def 7).
9. a parachute that comes out of its packing in a long stream but does not expand.

Origin of streamer

First recorded in 1250-1300, streamer is from the Middle English word stremer. See stream, -er¹

Examples for streamer

Where this narrows to a point there issues a streamer of smoke.

A synonym for "streamer," a name which it has gradually replaced.

The streamer slipped from his fingers and slithered over the side.

Two tall poles with a streamer between them swung into view.

One hand keeps her balance with a pole, the other grasps a streamer of water-weed.

Not a roof, chimney, or streamer of smoke broke the desolation.

Hugh Pallent had caught a streamer and held out his hand to Rose.

Everywhere on flag and arch and streamer I read the motto, 'Vive le Roi!'

Every sail or streamer of smoke created excitement on board.

At the top, floated a streamer with the legend, "You furnish the girl, we furnish the house!"