adj Uncommon

streamlined

Streamlined (adj) means Shaped to move smoothly through air or water with little resistance. Example: “The sports car has a sleek, streamlined body.”

adj

Shaped to move smoothly through air or water with little resistance.

"The sports car has a sleek, streamlined body."

Made simpler and more efficient.

"The company introduced a streamlined checkout process."

How to use streamlined

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSleek and efficient — whether describing a shape built to cut through air, or a system with the clutter removed.

Common pairings

streamlined design streamlined process

Word forms

more streamlined comparative, most streamlined superlative

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Rhymes for streamlined

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Frequently asked questions

What does “streamlined” mean?

The word “streamlined” means shaped to move smoothly through air or water with little resistance. In plain terms, sleek and efficient — whether describing a shape built to cut through air, or a system with the clutter removed.

How do you use “streamlined” in a sentence?

Here is “streamlined” used in a sentence: “The sports car has a sleek, streamlined body.”

What part of speech is “streamlined”?

“Streamlined” is an adjective.

Is “streamlined” a common word?

“Streamlined” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “streamlined” have?

“Streamlined” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shaped to move smoothly through air or water with little resistance.