streamlined

adjective

stream·​lined ˈstrēm-ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for streamlined

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of streamlined was in 1913

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamlined. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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streamlined

adjective
stream·​lined -ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
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

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