Streak

Pronunciation: /strik/

Definitions of streak

noun a continuous period of specified success or good fortune

Example Sentences

A1 She has a streak of creativity that shines through in everything she does.

A2 The team is on a winning streak, having won their last five games.

B1 His streak of bad luck seemed never-ending as he faced one setback after another.

B2 The artist's unique streak of originality set her apart from others in the industry.

C1 The company's streak of success can be attributed to their innovative approach to business.

C2 Her streak of perfectionism sometimes hinders her ability to complete tasks efficiently.

Examples of streak in a Sentence

formal The athlete had an impressive winning streak in the competition.

informal She's on a winning streak right now, can't be stopped!

slang My favorite team is on a winning streak and I'm loving it!

figurative His streak of bad luck seems to never end.

Grammatical Forms of streak

• past tense: streaked
• plural: streaks
• comparative: streakier
• superlative: streakiest
• present tense: streak
• future tense: will streak
• perfect tense: have streaked
• continuous tense: is streaking
• singular: streak
• positive degree: streak
• infinitive: to streak
• gerund: streaking
• participle: streaked

Origin and Evolution of streak

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'streak' originated from the Old English word 'strica' meaning a line or mark.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a line or mark, the meaning of 'streak' evolved to also refer to a continuous series or run of something, such as a winning streak in sports.