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

Separately, research by former Microsoft engineers concluded that the use of AI by fossil fuel companies to streamline drilling will create an emissions spike that offsets reductions from AI use by clean energy companies. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

If the merger does cross the finish line, Ellison and his team are expected to slash thousands of jobs at the combined company to achieve cost savings and streamline operations. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Researchers pointed in part to years of state and local policy changes that have made ADUs easier to build, including measures that streamlined approvals and relaxed some development restrictions. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026

As our study shows, navigators can streamline outreach tactics and serve as an educational touchpoint to beneficiaries about Medicaid and the redetermination process. — Rebecca Myerson, STAT, 10 Aug. 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