streamline

1 of 2

noun

stream·​line ˈstrēm-ˌlīn 

1

: the path of a particle in a fluid relative to a solid body past which the fluid is moving in smooth flow without turbulence

2

a

: a contour designed to minimize resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air)

b

: a smooth or flowing line designed as if for decreasing air resistance

streamline

2 of 2

verb

streamlined; streamlining; streamlines

transitive verb

1

: to design or construct with a streamline

2

: to bring up to date : modernize

3

a

: to put in order : organize

b

: to make simpler or more efficient

a system that streamlines the process

Synonyms of streamline

Verb

• simplify

Examples of streamline in a Sentence

Verb

The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design.

The business is looking for ways to streamline production.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The initiative represents a major modernization effort intended to streamline authorization while increasing automation and continuous validation. — Rob McCormick, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Last month, The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority approved a new fare policy that would streamline payments and start charging fares for the first time on the Gold Line streetcar. — Dj Simmons july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

With Inspectorio, Pistola Denim will standardize in-line and final inspections across its global supplier base and access real-time dashboards to monitor supply quality performance and streamline corrective action management. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

What’s changed, however, is Hong Kong’s growing appeal as one of the world’s largest biotech fundraising hubs, helped by reforms introduced last year that streamlined the IPO process, Xiang said. — Elaine Yu,anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for streamline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Kids Definition

streamline

verb

stream·​line

ˈstrēm-ˌlīn

1

: to design or construct with an outline which makes motion through water or air easier

2

: to bring up to date : modernize

3

: to make simpler, more effective, or more productive