: relatively low to the ground or floor
a low-slung convertible
a low-slung modern building
a low-slung sofa

Examples of low-slung in a Sentence

only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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Tournament visitors can see into part of the low-slung building, which Byrd said was designed not to compete with the rest of the campus but instead blend into it. Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025 Adjusting to the Ford Mustang GT’s bucket seats and low-slung interior was easy. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 From a low-slung building on a quiet block, the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association has provided vital advocacy and a gathering place for the 5,000-strong Sheboygan Hmong community for 45 years. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025 Of course, the magic of this outfit is in the details—from the sheer feathery cotton of the tank top to the low-slung waistband of her navy trousers (yes, black and navy. Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for low-slung

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low-slung was in 1840

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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-slung. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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