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streamer

noun stream·er \ˈstrē-mər\

: a long, narrow piece of colored paper or plastic that is used as a decoration

: a long, narrow flag

Full Definition of STREAMER

a : a flag that streams in the wind; especially : pennant

b : any long narrow wavy strip resembling or suggesting a banner floating in the wind

c : banner 2

a : a long extension of the solar corona visible only during a total solar eclipse

b plural : aurora borealis

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First Known Use of STREAMER

13th century

Related to STREAMER

Synonyms: banderole (or banderol), banner, colors, ensign, guidon, jack, pendant (also pendent) [chiefly British], pennant, pennon, standard, flag

Rhymes with STREAMER

creamer, dreamer, femur, lemur, reamer, schemer, screamer, seamer, steamer

STREAMER Defined for Kids

streamer

noun stream·er \ˈstrē-mər\

Definition of STREAMER for Kids

: a flag that floats or moves in the wind : pennant

: a long narrow strip (as of ribbon or paper) that is often hung for decoration

streamers plural : aurora borealis

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