low frequency

noun

: a radio frequency between medium frequency and very low frequency see Radio Frequencies Table

Examples of low frequency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her acid-folk and chamber-pop influences supply harp, flute, harpsichord, and strings, while the Jamaican influences bring low frequencies, echo, and electronic manipulation to her organic sounds. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

The QuietComfort Headphones rock a warm, bass-leaning sound with deep, hard-hitting low frequencies. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, the mission aims to detect the faint 21-centimeter radio line emitted by early hydrogen atoms operating at low frequencies (10–50 MHz), a signal never before directly observed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, the constant noise and low frequency sounds can cause sleep deprivation, increased stress and behavioral issues. — Taylor O'Connor 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for low frequency

• infrequency
• multifrequency

Kids Definition

low frequency

noun

: a radio frequency in the range between 30 and 300 kilohertz

—abbreviation LF