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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It was followed, in 2013, by the 918 Spyder—a low-slung speed machine that helped redefine what a plug-in hybrid could be. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 As described by Urbanize Chicago, the Welcome Hall will feature a low-slung archway that connects to the museum building by a glass structure. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 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 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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