low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure ˈlō-ˈpre-shər How to pronounce low-pressure (audio)
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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The lake effect snow will transition to widespread light to moderate snow late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning as a low-pressure system approaches the area. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 The fast-moving low-pressure system that ended the Big Apple’s long stretch of springlike weather will continue to bring gusty winds and colder temperatures to the area. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024 Support Low-Pressure Tech Experimentation To foster a culture of innovation, create opportunities for nontechnical employees to experiment with new technologies in low-pressure environments. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 During that period, a low-pressure system and a cold front occurred in the region, which could have produced severe weather conditions. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for low-pressure 

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of low-pressure was in 1816

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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

low-pressure

adjective
low-pres·​sure
ˈlō-ˈpresh-ər
1
: having or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
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