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

While the individual components exist, they haven’t been integrated into a streamlined funnel that builders can easily access to make their projects successful. —Azeem Khan, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

Lighter, softer, slightly organic elements complement the streamlined, colder steel storage system. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024

Enlarge / More streamlined (but still user-replaceable) battery packs are responsible for some of the Reform Next's space savings. —Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2024

At Chipotle, Niccol streamlined store operations to shorten wait times, beefed up marketing and lured customers back with limited-time menu items. —Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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