low-rise

adjective

ˈlō-ˈrīz 

1

: having few stories and not usually equipped with elevators

a low-rise apartment/office building

2

: of, relating to, or characterized by low-rise buildings

a low-rise housing development

3

: having a shorter than standard rise (see rise entry 2 sense 7)

low-rise jeans

The finishing touch of her ensemble then came in the form of "old school," low-rise brown suede … pants and coordinating brown leather boots.

—Claudia Miller

Jeans can also be OK … in some work environments, but not the "Saturday night jeans" that are low-rise and sexy.

—Paula Rath

Examples of low-rise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Relaxed and straight fits remain prominent in collections, but Jamie Haller and LaQuan Smith made a strong case for flare silhouettes, and 7 For All Mankind brought back the low-rise capri jean in a big way. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Kai floated down the runway in a butterfly-print leotard and a matching low-rise skirt, later changing into a fully sheer floor-length tutu. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026

Featuring a relaxed fit and low-rise waist, these baggy jorts cover the knees and are made to go with anything. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Sections of the beach outside the six precincts would remain low-rise with a height cap of 65 feet. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1