low-lying
Americanadjective
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lying near sea level or the ground surface. low-lying land.
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lying below the usual elevation or altitude.
Etymology
Origin of low-lying
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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By Sunday afternoon, rain had subsided across Sri Lanka but low-lying areas of the capital were flooded and authorities were bracing for a major relief operation.
From Barron's
One evening, ominous, low-lying tube-shaped clouds known as arcus formed, and whitecaps appeared in the waves.
The DMC said river levels were rising across Sri Lanka and warned residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground.
From Barron's
A group representing the interests of 39 small island and low-lying coastal states on Saturday called it "imperfect" but still a step towards "progress".
From BBC
In these regions, expect 2 to 5cm of snow, even for low-lying areas, with perhaps as much as 10 to 20cm of snow for the highest ground in northern Scotland.
From BBC
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