low–rise

adjective \ˈlō-ˈrīz\

of a building : not tall : having few floors or stories

: made up of low-rise buildings

Full Definition of LOW-RISE

: having few stories and not equipped with elevators <a low–rise classroom building>

: of, relating to, or characterized by low-rise buildings <a low–rise housing development>

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