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

For anyone producing content, this turns hours of editing and note taking into minutes of streamlined review. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

The look’s holistic effect contrasted sensual styling on the top, with streamlined suited inspiration with the pants. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025

The streamlined cabin also features Turbonite accents and comes with two seats standard, though a set of rear seats is available as an option at no extra charge. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025

Diving into this treasure trove of unseen performances, working with the editor Jonathan Redmond, Luhrmann has fashioned a streamlined and exquisitely paced concert film. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 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