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

Assessments and interventions should become even more streamlined and coherent. — Evan Stone, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

The Pentagon has since sought to speed up the process through streamlined reviews and a surge of medical personnel, including Army Reservists sent to help staff screening clinics. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

For substances in commerce before a final rule takes effect, companies could file a streamlined submission within one year. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

There's no need for batteries, cords or plugs, meaning using them outside is super streamlined and not at all technical. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 16 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