low-rise

adjective

ˈlō-ˈrīz

: having few stories and not usually equipped with elevators

a low-rise apartment/office building

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

a low-rise housing development

: 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

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The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets. —

Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Olivia Rodrigo joined Addison Rae for a duet, dressed in Diesel’s low-rise boyfriend jeans with a dirty, vintage wash. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 The thumping, upbeat dance-pop track was produced and co-written with Zhone, and sees Lovato celebrating how much her low-rise jeans are turning someone on. —

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026 Riding boots, low-rise jeans, and a snap button-down are so reminiscent of the era—the best way to complete the look is with a furry jacket. —

Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-rise