low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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Lingering cold air and a series of low-pressure systems are contributing to the extended winter weather.
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
Because the high- and low-pressure rotors spin in opposite ways, the engine maintains relative speed and reduces absolute rotational speed, thus lowering centrifugal forces on blades and discs.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, a set of low-pressure weather systems known as the kona low hit the Hawaiian islands.
—Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a chance of a low-pressure system forming in the Gulf and moving over Florida during the weekend, resulting in an uptick in rain.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
Because the high- and low-pressure rotors spin in opposite ways, the engine maintains relative speed and reduces absolute rotational speed, thus lowering centrifugal forces on blades and discs.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, a set of low-pressure weather systems known as the kona low hit the Hawaiian islands.
—Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a chance of a low-pressure system forming in the Gulf and moving over Florida during the weekend, resulting in an uptick in rain.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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