low-rise \ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \adjective Etymology:low + -rise (as in high-rise — herein) 1.: being one or two stories and not equipped with elevators < a low-rise building > also : of, relating to, or characterized by low-rise buildings < a low-rise housing development > 2.of trousers: having a low waist and usually close-fitting