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

For the event, the Rhode founder opted for a strapless cream Stella McCartney corset top with low-rise, baggy black tuxedo wool trousers. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

The Dutch brand unveiled a new collaboration with Agbobly, a woman’s low-rise flare jean with a detachable corset with button fastening. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026

The low-rise, relaxed fit tapers at the ankle for a flattering shape that still feels casual. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

With an exoskeleton blossoming out from a narrow base like a champagne flute, the 558-foot tower is a striking addition to Baghdad’s distinctly low-rise skyline — albeit one that has been rapidly transformed by a recent construction boom. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1