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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The low-lying island is seriously threatened by rising sea levels, and has been a strong voice on the international stage for impoverished countries imperiled by climate change.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The water washed away some two dozen low-lying houses, a church and part of a mosque.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Many of those gathered at Gwazamutini Secondary School are farmers from the low-lying areas with livestock and rice fields.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
The service warns of minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, as well as minor mudslides and debris flows, especially near steep terrain and recent burn scars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026
The Seses are a low-lying forested archipelago in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria, an easy boat ride from Entebbe.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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