low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure ˈlō-ˈpre-shər How to pronounce low-pressure (audio)
Synonyms of low-pressurenext
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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Right now that low-pressure trough is centered over the Great Basin. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Use a low-pressure setting and a wide nozzle instead. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Conduct low-pressure, one-on-one listening sessions outside the formal office. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Organizers describe the vibe as low-pressure and social rather than transactional. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 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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The first known use of low-pressure was in 1816

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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 10 Jul. 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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