stream noun
1 small river
ADJ. little, small | shallow | clear | fast-flowing | bubbling We picknicked beside a bubbling stream. | mountain, underground
VERB + STREAM cross
STREAM + VERB flow, run The stream flows through a narrow valley.
STREAM + NOUN bed
PREP. across a/the ~, down a/the ~, in a/the ~ There are small fish in the stream. | on a/the ~ a leaf floating on the stream | up a/the ~
PHRASES the side/edge of the stream
2 continuous flow of a liquid/gas/light
ADJ. thin | air, gas
VERB + STREAM let in
STREAM + VERB flow A stream of blood flowed from the wound.
PREP. ~ of
3 continuous flow of people/vehicles/things happening
ADJ. constant, continuous, endless, never-ending, steady a constant stream of letters Cars filed past in an endless stream.
VERB + STREAM let loose/out
PREP. ~ of He let loose a stream of abuse.