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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Protect yourself during a flood with these tips from the NWS
For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The city’s Emergency Management service issued notice at 2 p.m. that low-lying area with poor drainage could be susceptible to high water.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The weather service also issued a flood advisory for Edwards and Real counties until 2:30 p.m., citing minor flooding in low-lying areas with poor drainage and water overwhelming roadways.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The city’s Emergency Management service issued notice at 2 p.m. that low-lying area with poor drainage could be susceptible to high water.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The weather service also issued a flood advisory for Edwards and Real counties until 2:30 p.m., citing minor flooding in low-lying areas with poor drainage and water overwhelming roadways.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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