low-lying
adjective
low-ly·ing
ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ 
1
: rising relatively little above the base of measurement
low-lying hills
2
: lying below the normal level, surface, or the base of measurement or mean elevation
low-lying clouds
Examples of low-lying in a Sentence
the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit
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This could lead to minor flooding, especially in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Residents in low-lying areas of Frankfort, Kentucky, are being warned to prepare for potential flooding as the Kentucky River is predicted to crest at a historic high on Monday – just shy of the level flood walls are built to protect against.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This could lead to minor flooding, especially in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Residents in low-lying areas of Frankfort, Kentucky, are being warned to prepare for potential flooding as the Kentucky River is predicted to crest at a historic high on Monday – just shy of the level flood walls are built to protect against.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-lying
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-lying. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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