Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

streak

noun/verb
/strēk/
Definition
A streak is a line or mark of a different color or texture from its surroundings. It can also refer to a continuous series of events, such as wins or losses.
Examples
  • The athlete had a winning streak of ten games.
  • There was a streak of paint on the wall.
  • He decided to streak through the field during the celebration.
Meaning
To streak can also mean to run naked through a public place as a form of protest or for fun.
Synonyms
  • stripe
  • line
  • dash
  • run
  • series