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

This is especially significant because a third of most people’s galleries are made up of similar photos, which Photo Stacks condenses neatly and allows for a more streamlined user experience. —Tom D’agustino, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

For example, the company’s Tangle-Free sunglass line was developed in direct response to requests for a more streamlined, classic aviator frame style that wouldn't get caught in hair. —Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

It's got great cushioning and traction for terrain with gravel, rocks, or dirt, and with a more streamlined look than other hiking footwear. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024

Still, there are moments when things feel frustratingly streamlined, suggesting that a story more warped and pungent had been sacrificed at the altar of ready-to-serve entertainment about the Secret Lives of Mothers. —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 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