low-rise

UK
/ˈləʊ raɪz/
US
/ˈloʊ raɪz/

Translations

low-risenoun
Countable noun, usually shortened from "low-rise building".
immeuble basSe dit d’un bâtiment ou d’un ensemble de bâtiments peu élevés.
The old low-rises on the avenue are being renovated.
Les anciens immeubles bas de l’avenue sont en cours de rénovation.
Synonyms
one-story house
single-story building
single-storey dwelling
one-storey building
low-rise apartment
low-rise jeans
low-rise trousers
low-waisted jeans
low-cut jeans
low-slung pants
hip-hugger jeans
Antonyms
low-riseadjective
UK
/ˈləʊ raɪz/
US
/ˈloʊ raɪz/
Usually attributive; used of buildings or clothing with a low height or low position.
taille basseSe dit d’un vêtement qui se porte bas sur les hanches ou sous la taille.
She wore low-rise jeans with a cropped jacket.
Elle portait un jean taille basse avec une veste courte.
de faible hauteurSe dit d’un bâtiment peu élevé.
They moved into a low-rise apartment block near the park.
Ils ont emménagé dans un immeuble de faible hauteur près du parc.

Definitions

low-risenoun
A building or complex of buildings that has only a few storeys.
The old low-rises on the avenue are being renovated.
low-riseadjective
Used to describe a building that has only a few storeys.
They moved into a low-rise apartment block near the park.
Used to describe clothing that sits low on the body, especially below the waist.
She wore low-rise jeans with a cropped jacket.