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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
This could lead to some minor flooding of low-lying and urban areas, and ponding on some roads.
—Stacey Duford, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
This could lead to some minor flooding of low-lying and urban areas, and ponding on some roads.
—Stacey Duford, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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