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Definition of low-rise
1
: having few stories and not equipped with elevators
a low-rise classroom building
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by low-rise buildings
a low-rise housing development
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“Low-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-rise. Accessed 25 Jul. 2021.
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low-rise
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of low-rise
of a building
: not tall : having few floors or stories
: made up of low-rise buildings
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The first known use of low-rise was in 1922
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