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

a streamlined system

2

: having flowing lines

3

: brought up to date : modernized

Examples of streamlined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Touch Pad Folio LED Makeup Mirror features a slim, streamlined design that slides easily into your bag for convenient storage. —ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026

Goldco may be a better fit for investors with larger portfolios who want a more streamlined, white-glove rollover experience, while Birch Gold Group may appeal to those starting with a lower investment or looking for a broader range of metals. —Nick Perry, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026

The purple and black design is modern and streamlined without being too busy or intense on both desktop and mobile platforms. —Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026

Known for delivering maximum comfort combined with holding power, Isko Reform creates a slimmer and more streamlined look on the body. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026

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