: technologically simple or unsophisticated
low-tech industries

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The Christmas Tree Lane display itself is pretty low-tech, with no music or special effects. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025 Allied officials say some of the ailing ships are doubling as low-tech saboteur vessels. David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025 But for most people, a weighted blanket is a safe, low-tech sleep aid. Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 In this context, a low-tech setup can come across as more authentic. Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for low-tech 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low-tech was in 1967

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“Low-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-tech. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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