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

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

For private businesses, this approach can be applied to streamline recruitment while preserving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. —Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Under Secretary Kennedy's vision for a more efficient HHS, these offices will be streamlined, and the work will continue. —Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025

GameStop is planning to close more stores primarily because its core business is shrinking, and the company is under pressure to cut costs and streamline operations. —Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025

Sony told us part of its goal this year was to streamline and simplify its 2024 home theater lineup. —Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 2 Apr. 2025

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