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

2

: having flowing lines

3

: brought up to date : modernized

Examples of streamlined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Live Local Act was designed to increase the number of affordable housing units through property tax incentives and streamlined approval of construction projects, according to a new report by Florida TaxWatch. —David Beasley, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025

Now that Jackson County courts have set a date for the election to potentially recall county executive Frank White Jr., the Kansas City Election Board has begun preparing residents for a streamlined voting process. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration already has streamlined approvals for public agencies. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025

Meghan apparently had the ensemble altered for the second spin, with the voluminous train removed to create a more streamlined vibe. —Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

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