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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas until 6:30 p.m., the weather service said in an alert.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025
Until at least 6:15 p.m., New York City can expect heavy rain, 1 to 3 inches, that could flood highways, streets, underpasses and low-lying spots with poor drainage.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
Sheriff Leitha told the lawmakers that one of his deputies was almost swept away in the floodwaters while out checking water levels in low-lying areas.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas until 6:30 p.m., the weather service said in an alert.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025
Until at least 6:15 p.m., New York City can expect heavy rain, 1 to 3 inches, that could flood highways, streets, underpasses and low-lying spots with poor drainage.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
Sheriff Leitha told the lawmakers that one of his deputies was almost swept away in the floodwaters while out checking water levels in low-lying areas.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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