English · Word Candidate

stream

/ˈstɹiːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: streams · streaming · streamed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một dòng sông nhỏ; một suối lớn; một khối nước di chuyển bị giới hạn bởi bờ

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Noun

Examples

Now we plunged into a deep shade with the boughs lacing each other overhead, and crossed dainty, rustic bridges over the cold trout-streams, the boards giving back the clatter of our horses' feet:[…].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

All moving waters.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tất cả nước di chuyển

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chảy một cách liên tục hoặc ổn định như một chất lỏng

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Verb

Examples

beneath those banks where rivers now stream

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To extend; to stretch out with a wavy motion; to float in the wind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kéo dài; duỗi ra với một chuyển động sóng; trôi dạt trong gió

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Verb

Examples

A flag streams in the wind.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stream” mean?

A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks.

Is “stream” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.