The meaning of STREAMLINED is contoured to reduce resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air). How to use streamlined in a sentence.

streamlined adjective (PROCESS/ORGANIZATION) (of a process, organization, etc.) effective, especially because the way activities are performed has been made simpler:

A streamlined vehicle, animal, or object has a shape that allows it to move quickly or efficiently through air or water. ...these beautifully streamlined and efficient cars. ...the sharks' sleek, streamlined …

Designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow. b. Reduced to essentials; lacking anything extra. c. Effectively organized or simplified: a streamlined method of production. 2. Having …

Mar 28, 2025 · streamlined (comparative more streamlined, superlative most streamlined) Designed to offer little resistance to the flow of fluid, especially by having sleek, graceful lines. synonym

streamline something (business) to make changes to a business or system, in order to make it more efficient, especially by spending less money The production process is to be streamlined.

The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design. The business is looking for ways to streamline production/operations.

Something that works better because it's been made more efficient or modern is streamlined. Your streamlined system for printing flyers advertising your yard sale means you can print them much …

STREAMLINED definition: having a contour designed to offer the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.; optimally shaped for motion or conductivity.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 stream•lined /ˈstrimˌlaɪnd/ adj. shaped so as to offer the least resistance to a current, as of air or water: a …