streamlined

adjective

stream·​lined ˈstrēm-ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
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

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of streamlined was in 1913

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamlined. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

streamlined

adjective
stream·​lined -ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
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

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