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streamies noun. People who listen to Internet-based (i.e., streamed) radio or music broadcasts.

Example Citation:
"The study, which can be read at www.arbitron.com or www.edisonresearch.com, looks at the so-called 'streamies,' that is, consumers who make use of the newer services that allow sound or video to be continuously broadcast — or 'streamed' — on the Web."
—Clea Simon, "Waiting for Web Radio to Click," The Boston Globe, March 2, 2000

Related Words:
bitlegging
drop-dial
earballs
music service provider
pay radio
pay-per-listen

Subject Categories:
Computers - Internet
Culture - Music

Posted on May 11, 2000 at 10:06 AM
Updated on May 11, 2000 at 10:06 AM


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