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

Newer platforms are leaning on intuitive websites, faster shipping standards and express shipping options, and consistent doorstep delivery to help streamline the process of making international purchases online. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Technology leaders may see an opportunity to redesign or automate a process rather than simply streamline process steps. — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

In 2018, the nonprofit also streamlined its donations from around 100 food banks and food pantries to 12 central agencies — like Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Yolo Food Bank and Feeding the Foothills, said Operations Manager Zoe Edwards. — Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

RingEx is also at the forefront of incorporating AI to streamline your interactions with customers and vendors. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 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