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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Every year, Indigenous people set small low-intensity fires to manage the landscape and clean out low-lying brush — a process that magnified the yield of their plants for medicine and craft-making.
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Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
These warnings highlight the potential for road closures and transportation disruptions, particularly in low-lying areas and along major highways, where excessive rainfall could overwhelm drainage systems.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Russian River in Guerneville hit moderate flood stage early Wednesday, threatening homes, businesses and resorts in low-lying areas.
—Hanna Park and Robert Shackelford, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are advised to prepare for possible flooding, poor drainage and hazardous road conditions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
These warnings highlight the potential for road closures and transportation disruptions, particularly in low-lying areas and along major highways, where excessive rainfall could overwhelm drainage systems.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Russian River in Guerneville hit moderate flood stage early Wednesday, threatening homes, businesses and resorts in low-lying areas.
—Hanna Park and Robert Shackelford, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are advised to prepare for possible flooding, poor drainage and hazardous road conditions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-lying. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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