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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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Correct any low-lying areas that may trap moisture from rain, snow, or ice and cause turf damage.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The vast majority of its waters go to low-lying areas of California and Mexico.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
These fast-forming, high-intensity storms frequently lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas or dry washes.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Correct any low-lying areas that may trap moisture from rain, snow, or ice and cause turf damage.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The vast majority of its waters go to low-lying areas of California and Mexico.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
These fast-forming, high-intensity storms frequently lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas or dry washes.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.
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