streamlined

adjective

stream·​lined ˈstrēm-ˌlīnd 

1

a

: contoured to reduce resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air)

b

: stripped of nonessentials : compact

c

: effectively integrated : organized

a streamlined system

2

: having flowing lines

3

: brought up to date : modernized

Examples of streamlined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of producing shells in an efficient and streamlined fashion, the pricey machines kept failing in bizarre ways. — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

This one can keep expats non-compliant for years, but the IRS almost always accepts complete, honest streamlined submissions without further scrutiny. — Nathalie Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Their lightweight, streamlined design takes up far less room in a carry-on than chunky styles. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

They were forced to adapt to filmmaking modes and industries that were alien, smaller and less streamlined. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for streamlined

• countersigned
• disinclined
• humankind
• interlined
• intertwined
• mastermind
• misaligned
• nonaligned
• predefined
• realigned
• reassigned
• recombined

Kids Definition

streamlined

adjective

stream·​lined -ˌlīnd 

1

a

: designed or constructed to make or as if to make motion through water or air easier

b

: stripped of everything unnecessary : simplified

2

: made more modern