low-lying
adjective
low-ly·ing
ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ 
1
: rising relatively little above the base of measurement
low-lying hills
2
: lying below the normal level, surface, or the base of measurement or mean elevation
low-lying clouds
Examples of low-lying in a Sentence
the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Cala Pregonda is a red-sand sliver of beach, slung between two land outcroppings dotted with low-lying shrubs typical of the island’s more rugged northern shore.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The wet weather has left some areas — particularly those in the North Bay — prone to minor flooding in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Cala Pregonda is a red-sand sliver of beach, slung between two land outcroppings dotted with low-lying shrubs typical of the island’s more rugged northern shore.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The wet weather has left some areas — particularly those in the North Bay — prone to minor flooding in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for low-lying
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-lying. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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