low-lying

[US]/ˌləʊˈlaɪɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌloʊˈlaɪɪŋ/

Translation

adj.Situated at a low level or elevation

Phrases & Collocations

low-lying areas

low-lying land

low-lying coast

low-lying fields

low-lying valley

low-lying ground

low-lying islands

being low-lying

threat to low-lying

low-lying plains

Example Sentences

the low-lying coastal areas are vulnerable to flooding.

farmers often drain low-lying fields to improve crop yields.

the low-lying island nation faces rising sea levels.

we built a levee to protect the low-lying land from the river.

the low-lying marsh provided a habitat for many birds.

the town is situated in a low-lying valley.

storm surges pose a significant threat to low-lying communities.

the low-lying area is prone to seasonal inundation.

engineers are studying ways to protect low-lying infrastructure.

the low-lying pasture was ideal for grazing livestock.

rising tides regularly flood the low-lying streets.

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