low-rise

adjective

ˈlō-ˈrīz 

1

: having few stories and not usually equipped with elevators

a low-rise apartment/office building

2

: of, relating to, or characterized by low-rise buildings

a low-rise housing development

3

: having a shorter than standard rise (see rise entry 2 sense 7)

low-rise jeans

The finishing touch of her ensemble then came in the form of "old school," low-rise brown suede … pants and coordinating brown leather boots.

—Claudia Miller

Jeans can also be OK … in some work environments, but not the "Saturday night jeans" that are low-rise and sexy.

—Paula Rath

Examples of low-rise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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The mostly low-rise slim jeans flared over pointed toe stilettos and were styled with large medallion-like belts. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025

Key styles included low-rise jeans, crop tops and bright colors like pink, purple and yellow. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

The property is set in lush tropical gardens, and its low-rise architectural design perfectly complements the natural beauty of the Cape and Bay area. —Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1