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

Operating like a standard laser pointer that emits vibrations instead of light, this new device streamlines the generation of surface acoustic waves. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026

Money market accounts, meanwhile, come with flexibility in a way that CDs don't and savers can even write checks from many of these accounts, too, streamlining their banking needs. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026

This is another step in Honeywell’s efforts to streamline. —Morgan Chittum,jeff Marks,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026

Does the glass container system live up to its promise of streamlining meal prep from start to finish? —April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 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
• byline
• canine

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