low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure ˈlō-ˈpre-shər How to pronounce low-pressure (audio)
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1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
: easygoing

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a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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That moisture is being pulled northward by an upper-level trough — a low-pressure area in the atmosphere — and the resulting instability may produce thunderstorms and showers. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The low-pressure trough in the upper atmosphere has been vying for position with a high-pressure dome centered more now in the southwestern desert than near Big Sur. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 After crossing paths at festivals, the trio got together for what was intended as a low-pressure writing session and emerged four days later with six songs — roughly half the finished record. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026 Cities must provide safe, accessible areas where presence doesn't require transaction, encouraging low-pressure interactions and community contribution. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-pressure

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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low-pressure

adjective
low-pres·​sure
ˈlō-ˈpresh-ər
1
: having or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
: easygoing
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