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

These low-rise jorts from Aeropostale are another similar find to Gaines’ pair. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Lean into desert dressing with cowboy-core and micro shorts; embrace your boho dreams in flowy dresses and ruffles; or match the city grit with an oversized leather jacket and low-rise jeans. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Denim was the order of the day for Wilde, who sported Prada’s white, low-rise jeans with a slim-fitting silhouette. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Thanks to their low-rise heels, kitten heels are a comfortable alternative to stilettos for fall that’s both understated and suitable for dressy occasions. — India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1