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
The authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas to move to safer ground and more than 2,000 people have had to leave their homes to seek shelter.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Water gathered in low-lying valleys and river channels, overflowed crater rims, and rushed through canyons.
From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025
The ocean had risen only slightly when it flooded into this low-lying town.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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