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

The Only Murders in the Building star wore a sleek Ellie Saab Couture Duchesse off-the-shoulder gown in black satin with panels wrapped across the bodice, creating a streamlined silhouette, and a taffeta skirt with a short train. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

The platform integrates compliance tools, risk analysis, and portfolio management features, providing family offices with a streamlined solution for managing complex financial operations. —Francois Botha, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Beyond opportunities in the private sector, governments can also expect cost savings from streamlined waste management (which are projected to be $220 billion by 2040) and from not having to develop their own regulatory, technical, and reporting solutions. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024

The process is elegant and streamlined, ensuring that everyone is happy. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 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