low-maintenance

adjective

low-main·​te·​nance ˈlō-ˈmānt-nən(t)s How to pronounce low-maintenance (audio)
-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s
1
: requiring little care or maintenance
low-maintenance fabrics
a low-maintenance garden
What was also high on their beauty wish list? Keeping their natural hair as a basis for a look that is professional as well as low-maintenance.Essence
2
of a person : not tending to cause problems or demand attention : easy and pleasant to deal with or work with
"Bobby Jay is one of those high-character, low-maintenance guys you look for," said Rick Dudley, Lightning vice president of hockey operations. "He has a tremendous work ethic."Nancy Marrapese-Burrell
He's a rare breed, a low-maintenance White House aide.Fred Barnes

Examples of low-maintenance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Encore 'Autumn Bonfire' is a low-maintenance, fast-growing dwarf shrub that holds deep green foliage all year and vibrant true red blooms for almost that long. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024 The firm looks to replace traditional lawns with low-maintenance and environmentally friendly fescue grasses, which require less water and less mowing. Paola Singer, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024 By replacing a lawn with low-maintenance landscaping options such as native plants, ground covers, or hardscape features, homeowners can reduce the time and effort spent on yard maintenance. Kobi Bardugo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024 Mark Samuelson 1 of 2 With the help of their Steller Senior Solutions agent Blair Bryant, last month John and Judy Kary saw their Littleton house sell in a single day, and are now moved into a low-maintenance home at Wind Crest. Sponsored Content, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2024 Of course, machine-washable and dryer-friendly items have a low-maintenance appeal. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 My beauty routine involves low-maintenance hair and nail care. Akili King, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024 Follow RESTful Principles Efficient API integrations must be lightweight and low-maintenance. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 Site them in good conditions and these low-maintenance plants should delight you for years to come. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of low-maintenance was in 1916

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“Low-maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-maintenance. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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