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

The So Nude Sandal, one of Aquazzura’s most streamlined silhouettes, retails for $850 and features a single narrow front strap, an open toe and a slim 105-millimeter stiletto secured by a barely-there slingback. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025

Style them with a pleated skirt and sweater for a preppy edge, pull them over skinny jeans for a streamlined look, or pair them with a sweater dress for date night. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025

Features like Local Capture, streamlined security updates and the ability to turn off phone call haptics highlight Apple's focus on practical upgrades that matter. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025

This streamlined chicken and dumplings recipe comes together in 40 minutes with only seven ingredients, but has the same rich and comforting taste as the original. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 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