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

Market adoption for low-rise styles is up 22 percent and bootcut styles are up 15 percent. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Her sultry Louis Vuitton set came with a leather bra top and a matching low-rise skirt featuring a dramatic train. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 June 2026

In one photo, Hailey modeled a pale blush-pink lingerie set consisting of a triangle bra and matching low-rise briefs. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1