: relatively low to the ground or floor
a low-slung convertible
a low-slung modern building
a low-slung sofa

Examples of low-slung in a Sentence

only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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Thong straps attached to, or peeking out from, low-slung coverups and lounge pants (Oh Polly) was also a popular version of the look. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 3 June 2025 The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street. Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 Finally, like the previous, pre-facelift iteration, the Vantage’s low-slung driving position and spacious interior dimensions make for excellent overall comfort, particularly for folks above six-feet tall. Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 But while the low-slung likes of the Miura, Diablo, and Aventador may be the automaker’s most famous products, there’s another category where Lamborghini has a rich history: sport-utility vehicles. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for low-slung

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Jun. 2025.

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