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 strong and efficient hull is a sandwich of foam, e-glass, and epoxy resin, while the streamlined superstructure is made from lightweight carbon fiber. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2024

The video featured the new, streamlined seats equipped with a small heart detail at the bottom corner of every headrest and an additional tray to prop iPads and phones. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024

Washington — President Biden on Tuesday announced a large-scale immigration program that will offer legal status and a streamlined path to U.S. residency and citizenship to roughly half a million unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens. —Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 18 June 2024

Under streamlined rules approved by Newsom last July and designed to speed construction of water, solar, wind and transportation projects, the state appeals court will have 110 days, until mid-October, to hear the environmentalists’ challenge. —Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 18 June 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