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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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Another 47 are in low-lying sites prone specifically to inland flooding from heavy rain.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Traffic congestion, waste management issues, and vulnerability to climate change, particularly extreme heat and, in low-lying coastal areas, rising sea levels, add to the complexities of managing such rapid growth.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Another 47 are in low-lying sites prone specifically to inland flooding from heavy rain.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Traffic congestion, waste management issues, and vulnerability to climate change, particularly extreme heat and, in low-lying coastal areas, rising sea levels, add to the complexities of managing such rapid growth.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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