1. comparative form of lean; having less fat or bulk
2. more efficient or streamlined, with less waste
Usage: business

1. a person or animal that leans against something for support

Examples

• After months of exercise, he became leaner and stronger.
• The company adopted a leaner business model to reduce costs.
• She chose the leaner cut of meat for dinner.
• The new software version is leaner and faster than before.
• The horse was a leaner against the fence post.
• His leaner physique made him a better runner.
• The startup operated with a leaner staff than its competitors.