low-rise
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/ˈloʊˌraɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈləʊˌraɪz/
short building
Etymology
'low-rise' originates from the combination of 'low' meaning 'not high' and 'rise' meaning 'to go up or increase in height'.
'Low-rise' was formed in modern English to describe buildings that do not rise high above the ground.
Initially, it referred to any structure that was not tall, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a building or structure that is low-rise.
The new development will include several low-rises to maintain the area's character.
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Adjective 1
referring to a building or structure that has few stories, typically not exceeding four or five floors.
The city is known for its low-rise buildings that blend with the natural landscape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42