low-slung

adjective

ˈlō-ˌsləŋ How to pronounce low-slung (audio)
Synonyms of low-slungnext
: relatively low to the ground or floor
a low-slung convertible
a low-slung modern building
a low-slung sofa

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only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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For now, the district is a strip mall of low-slung buildings whose tenants include a vape shop, a Filipino restaurant, a coin laundromat, and a cellphone store. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The Jaguar Type 01 is a long, low-slung electric sedan featuring imposing, blocky styling -- a far cry from sleek Jaguars of the past. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 The house is made up of a series of low-slung pavilions beneath a floating butterfly roof, with stone, glass, and steel used throughout. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026 Tyla The twisting rows atop Tyla's head gave way to glossy, super-straight hair reaching well past her waist, going almost as low as her low-slung, blue, snakeskin-print skirt. — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-slung

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low-slung was in 1840

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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-slung. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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