low-rise

adjective

ˈlō-ˈrīz 

1

: having few stories and not usually equipped with elevators

a low-rise apartment/office building

2

: of, relating to, or characterized by low-rise buildings

a low-rise housing development

3

: having a shorter than standard rise (see rise entry 2 sense 7)

low-rise jeans

The finishing touch of her ensemble then came in the form of "old school," low-rise brown suede … pants and coordinating brown leather boots.

—Claudia Miller

Jeans can also be OK … in some work environments, but not the "Saturday night jeans" that are low-rise and sexy.

—Paula Rath

Examples of low-rise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The mid-to-low style is ideal for easing into low-rise jeans, and the heavy cotton denim will last for years. —Emma Greene, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026

Jávea kept things low-rise and low-density, respectful of the surrounding nature (for many locals, the region’s emblematic, elephant head-like Montgó mountain holds mystical qualities). —Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Everyone knows lacy camis have always been cute and low-rise flares come and go with the tides; there is no bravery in sourcing these items for your millennial college show. —Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026

Pair it with low-rise jeans to really lean into the early 2000’s style, or wear it with sweatpants for an equally cool look. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1