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

Though Hailey has been known to dress to the nines while her husband rolls up in sweats, the pair have recently been matching each other's energies with similarly relaxed, yet streamlined ‘fits. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025

Brighter colors, airy materials, and streamlined shapes give these classics a warm-weather refresh that still feels structured and refined. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025

Then think about ways to dress them down: pairing a dressier blazer with jeans or a casual tee with a streamlined skirt. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025

This could include integration with notifications, faster data transfers, and streamlined setup. —Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 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