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

Very elegant and streamlined with silky tannins, and a long finish with refreshing acidity. —Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

The idea is to replace the current spacecraft with simpler, streamlined, and lighter versions derived from Lockheed Martin's experience with previous Mars and other space missions. —New Atlas, 6 July 2025

The organization is also working to position India as an attractive filming destination through improved incentive schemes and streamlined approval processes. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 July 2025

Over the years, its network helped increase reporting of immigration arrests, created a streamlined process to document human rights violations, and grown its roster of bilingual volunteers-responding to urgent needs. —Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 4 July 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