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 risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
In addition, rising sea levels make low-lying single and multifamily housing more vulnerable to flooding from both storm surge and rainfall.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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, 18 May 2025
In 1903, when a flood devastated the city’s low-lying areas, Pendergast reportedly personally directed recovery efforts in his ward.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
In addition, rising sea levels make low-lying single and multifamily housing more vulnerable to flooding from both storm surge and rainfall.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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, 18 May 2025
In 1903, when a flood devastated the city’s low-lying areas, Pendergast reportedly personally directed recovery efforts in his ward.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
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 23 May. 2025.
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