streak

[striːk]

streak Definition

• 1. a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
• 2. a continuous period of specified success or luck, typically one that is noteworthy or celebrated
• 3. a spell of a particular kind of weather or a specified feature of it

Using streak: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "streak" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There was a streak of blood on the floor.

• Example

  The team is on a winning streak.

• Example

  We had a long streak of sunny days.

• Example

  She has a streak of independence that sometimes gets her into trouble.

streak Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for streak

• line
• stripe
• band
• mark
• dash

Antonyms for streak

• solid
• whole

Idioms Using streak

• break someone's streak

  to end someone's run of success or luck

  Example

  The opposing team finally broke our winning streak.

• keep up with the Joneses

  to try to match one's neighbors or peers in social status or possessions

  Example

  She always wants the latest gadgets to keep up with the Joneses.

• make a clean breast of something

  to confess to something openly and honestly

  Example

  He decided to make a clean breast of his mistake and tell the truth.

Phrases with streak

• streak of luck

  a period of good fortune

  Example

  I've had a streak of luck lately and won three prizes in a row.

• mean streak

  a tendency to be unkind or cruel

  Example

  He has a mean streak and enjoys teasing his younger siblings.

• losing streak

  a period of consecutive losses or failures

  Example

  The team is currently on a losing streak and needs to regroup.

Origins of streak

from Old English 'strica', meaning 'line'

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Summary: streak in Brief

The term 'streak' [striːk] refers to a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings. It also denotes a continuous period of success or luck, as in 'The team is on a winning streak,' and can describe a spell of weather or a particular feature of it. Phrases like 'streak of luck' and 'losing streak' are common, while idioms like 'break someone's streak' and 'keep up with the Joneses' add color to the language.