English word stream comes from Proto-Indo-European *srew-, and later Proto-Germanic *straumaz (Stream, current, river.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *srew- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *srowmos | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *straumaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Stream, current, river. |
| stream | Old English (ang) | Flowing water; current. Stream. |
| strēam | Old English (ang) | |
| strem | Middle English (enm) | |
| stream | English (en) | (Internet) To push continuous data (e.g. music) from a server to a client computer while it is being used (played) on the client.. (intransitive) To flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.. To extend; to stretch out with a wavy motion; to float in the wind. (UK, education) A division of a school year by perceived ability.. (computing) A source or repository of data that can be [...] |