low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure ˈlō-ˈpre-shər How to pronounce low-pressure (audio)
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2

Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence

a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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This gives introverted employees a chance to showcase their strengths in a low-pressure setting. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 When washing wooden decks and fences, use low-pressure and a fan-tip nozzle for the best results. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025 Enter low-pressure hobbies, ones that won’t pile more stress onto your already-full plate. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025 This should provide him a low-pressure setting to take a deep breath and chart a path back to pitching with conviction in the big leagues. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for low-pressure

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of low-pressure was in 1816

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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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low-pressure

adjective
low-pres·​sure
ˈlō-ˈpresh-ər
1
: having or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
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