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

Disney‘s President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden is streamlining the leadership of the company’s direct-to-consumer operation. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Former official questions rationale Jen Smyers, who served as deputy director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement during the Biden administration, said the claim that the change will streamline reporting is questionable. — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Parravani recommends streamlining your selections in terms of both quantity and size in order to create a furniture scheme that does not overwhelm your space. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

By utilizing scalable networks, banks have found a way to streamline settlement and reduce friction in cross-border transfers. — Jeff Mahony, Forbes.com, 14 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