low country

¹ American  

noun

1. a low-lying region or area, as the coastal plains of the Carolinas and Georgia.

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low-country ² American  

[loh-kuhn-tree] / ˈloʊˌkʌn tri /

adjective

1. Often Low-Country. of or relating to the Low Countries.

2. of or relating to a low country.

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Etymology

Origin of low-country

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

“Going through the low country, it’s a place that’s beautiful and curious,” Green said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

The movie will delve into the true story of the privileged and wealthy Murdaugh family that created a legal dynasty in South Carolina's low country by handling criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

When the composer Tamar-kali goes fishing in the South Carolina low country, she thinks about her ancestors — the Gullah Geechee — singing spirituals like “Wade in the Water.”

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

The final product is a mouthwatering pouch of seafood and vegetables, with everything you need for a delectable low country boil.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022

He nudges me, and points to a low country boat passing the ferry.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins