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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Multiple other storm setups this season have repeatedly produced heavy hourly rainfall rates which can trigger flash flooding in urban corridors, low-lying roadways, small streams and areas below burn scars.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 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, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid low-lying washes and underpasses.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 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, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid low-lying washes and underpasses.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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