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

Business of Fashion reported that the retailer marked its 25th anniversary by reissuing archival styles, including babydoll tops and ultra-low-rise denim, with original tags and the seagull logo intact. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Business of Fashion reported that Hollister marked its 25th anniversary by reissuing archival styles including babydoll tops and ultra-low-rise denim with original tags and the seagull logo. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Styled by Chris Horan, the rest of Charli’s look included a low-rise maxi column skirt in a complementary sheer fabric. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Back in June, Rosalía stepped out in New York in a white Stella McCartney mini-dress with a tulle hem (another ballet-esque look) while Bahia stuck to a gray crewneck, low-rise jeans, and loafers. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1