low-rise
adjective
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
Claudia MillerJeans can also be OK … in some work environments, but not the "Saturday night jeans" that are low-rise and sexy.—Paula Rath
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Stylish rubber and textile uppers, treaded rubber outsoles and a low-rise Chelsea structure are key reasons to love these rain boots.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
In her engagement photos, Sabalenka sported a white tank and low-rise jeans while showcasing her stunning 12-carat diamond ring.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The windows overlook a sea of low-rise buildings, with the tree branches of Washington Square Park peeking out behind them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
In her engagement photos, Sabalenka sported a white tank and low-rise jeans while showcasing her stunning 12-carat diamond ring.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The windows overlook a sea of low-rise buildings, with the tree branches of Washington Square Park peeking out behind them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Low-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-rise. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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