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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Top delegates to the Pacific talks will hold a one-day retreat on low-lying Tuvalu, a small island nation laying plans to relocate the population if it is consumed by the ocean.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
NWS said in its alert: "Prepare immediately for significant inundation in low-lying areas near the shore, including roads underwater and impacts to homes and businesses."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The southern surface is dominated by tall mountains and heavily cratered terrain, while the northern hemisphere consists largely of broad, low-lying plains.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Flooding of seawater is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches and walkways,” the weather service office in Oxnard said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Storms brought disaster yesterday when the saturated ground in Aurora County began to resemble a lake in low-lying places.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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