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Definition stream in British English

stream noun

[countable] noun
/striːm/
Example

A path runs alongside the stream.

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Example

Blood ran from his nose in a steady stream.

Example

A stream of smoke rose from the chimney.

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Example

a steady stream of visitors/traffic/cars

Example

He was great company with his endless stream of stories.

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3

a group of school students of about the same age and with the same level of abilities

Example

He's in the top maths stream.

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Definition stream in British English