low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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Rinse the screen using a low-pressure hose or clean water and a cloth.
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Coughran disappeared in the popular recreation area near Lake Tahoe just as a low-pressure system descended on the region, plunging temperatures to near freezing.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The hope was that by moving to the low-pressure environment of Triple A, Lewis would forget about his dismal start to the season and begin implementing swing changes without worrying about results.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The low-pressure gatherings taking place in coffee shops, accommodating bars and private homes are intended to turn tedious and procrastination-inducing adult responsibilities into productive time with a twist.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Coughran disappeared in the popular recreation area near Lake Tahoe just as a low-pressure system descended on the region, plunging temperatures to near freezing.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The hope was that by moving to the low-pressure environment of Triple A, Lewis would forget about his dismal start to the season and begin implementing swing changes without worrying about results.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The low-pressure gatherings taking place in coffee shops, accommodating bars and private homes are intended to turn tedious and procrastination-inducing adult responsibilities into productive time with a twist.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for low-pressure
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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