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

Newsom signed that law, AB 205, in 2022 to streamline approval for solar, wind and battery projects statewide over local opposition. —Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026

That usually means automating routine work, speeding up recruitment, handling customer service queries or streamlining compliance. —Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The company has since streamlined its operations, focusing on its coding product, Codex, and continues to invest in image generation and robotics. —Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

Second, the Red Sox could streamline their roster and finally clear out the logjams that have gummed up the works for the past two years. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 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