low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
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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Paint Together at Home Painting together is a creative, low-pressure way to spend Valentine’s Day at home.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Nilight Fuel Pressure Tester Kit The fastest way to get a flat tire is to have at least one low-pressure tire, which is more likely to occur in harsh weather.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Maps show potential storm track A coastal low-pressure storm system seemed poised to form off the Carolina coast on Friday, potentially laying the foundation for another winter storm this weekend, the National Weather Service said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Forecast models remain in general agreement that a low-pressure system will develop off the East Coast.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Nilight Fuel Pressure Tester Kit The fastest way to get a flat tire is to have at least one low-pressure tire, which is more likely to occur in harsh weather.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Maps show potential storm track A coastal low-pressure storm system seemed poised to form off the Carolina coast on Friday, potentially laying the foundation for another winter storm this weekend, the National Weather Service said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Forecast models remain in general agreement that a low-pressure system will develop off the East Coast.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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