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

All in all, the concept doesn’t look all that dissimilar from the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 prototype from the last decade, only more streamlined. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025

Apple Maps offers a minimalist, streamlined interface that emphasizes simplicity. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025

Some neighbors are calling for a halt to licenses and permits until the city can figure out a better solution — but program owners want a more streamlined, less restrictive licensing process. —Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025

The integration of Wordly’s existing tools with GoBlu’s The BHive is designed to enable a unified view of compliance and impact at both facility and brand levels, as well as streamlined data collection that reduces reporting burdens for suppliers. —Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 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