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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Many of those gathered at Gwazamutini Secondary School are farmers from the low-lying areas with livestock and rice fields.
From BBC
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
Water gathered in low-lying valleys and river channels, overflowed crater rims, and rushed through canyons.
From Science Daily
The alert warned of “flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.”
From Los Angeles Times
Be aware of flood hazards wherever you live, but especially if your home is in a low-lying area or near water, canyons or near a recently burned hillside, Ready L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
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