streak
Pronunciation: [striːk]
Context: “sports”
(noun) a streak is a period of time when someone or a team keeps winning or achieving something without losing. For example, if a basketball team keeps winning games in a row, they have a winning streak.
Example
The team celebrated their fourth win in a row, which gave them a winning streak.
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After losing three games, their winning streak came to an end.
Example
How long has the team been on their winning streak?
Context: “appearance”
(noun) a streak can refer to a long, thin line. For example, when you spill some juice on a white tablecloth, it might leave a streak of color.
Example
There was a colorful streak in the sky during the sunset.
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Instead of a clean surface, there were multiple streaks of dirt on the window.
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Can you see the streak left by the marker on the paper?
Context: “behavior”
(verb) to streak means to move quickly or run somewhere without wearing clothes. This sometimes happens in silly games or at events, but it’s usually done for fun.
Example
During the celebration, he decided to streak across the field in excitement.
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She thought about streaking but decided it wouldn’t be a good idea.
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Have you ever seen someone streak at a sports event?
Context: “action”
(verb) to streak also means to mark something with a long line. Like when you accidentally get dirt on your shirt, and it leaves a streak of brown.
Example
She decided to streak the canvas with bright colors to create a beautiful picture.
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He tried to wipe the table, but instead, he left a streak of cleaner everywhere.
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What do you do to remove the streaks from the glass?