downstream

UK: /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm/ US: /ˈdaʊnˈstrim/ ,(doun′strēm′)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

down•stream /ˈdaʊnˈstrim/   adv. 

1. in the direction of the current of a stream.

adj. 

2. relating to the later part of a process:
   attempting to secure downstream financing.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

down•stream  (doun′strēm′), adv. 

1. with or in the direction of the current of a stream.

adj. 

2. of or pertaining to the latter part of a process or system.
3. Genetics with or in the direction of transcription, translation, or synthesis of a DNA, RNA, or protein molecule.

• down¹ + stream 1700–10

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downstream / ˈdaʊnˈstriːm/ adverb , adjective

1. in or towards the lower part of a stream; with the current
2. (in the oil industry) of or for the refining, distribution, or marketing of oil or its derived products
   Compare upstream2