low country
noun
often capitalized L&C
: a low-lying country or region
especially : the part of a southern state extending from the seacoast inland to the fall line
low-country
ˈlō-ˌkən-trē 
adjective often capitalized L&C 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Yes, this low country is home to a whole lot of berry bogs and the museum is rightly famous for its outstanding cranberry ice cream. 
Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 June 2022 Arrington bet that voters in the low country would see Mace as something of a flip-flop, first condemning Trump hard after the Capitol insurrection and eventually softening her attacks. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 14 June 2022 Driftwood Bistro is a favorite among locals for its classic low country fare, while The Wharf offers the only waterfront dining on the island. Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2022 The accusations against Murdaugh are part of a wild series of events that have captured the attention of the South Carolina low country, where the saga is taking place, as well as the rest of the nation. Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE.com, 28 Oct. 2021 Murdaugh's arrest follows an almost unbelievable series of events that has captured the attention of the South Carolina low country, where the saga is taking place — and the rest of the nation. Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 16 Sep. 2021 With so many people in the South Carolina low country and across the nation interested in the powerful family's continuing drama and wanting answers, SLED Chief Mark Keel stressed in the statement that the probe will take time. Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 14 Sep. 2021 Tidewater Grill, featuring casual low country cuisine, is another excellent option. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2021 Tornadoes will be possible in Wednesday in north Florida, southeast Georgia and the low country of South Carolina. Leigh Morgan, al, 6 July 2021 See More
Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 June 2022 Arrington bet that voters in the low country would see Mace as something of a flip-flop, first condemning Trump hard after the Capitol insurrection and eventually softening her attacks. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 14 June 2022 Driftwood Bistro is a favorite among locals for its classic low country fare, while The Wharf offers the only waterfront dining on the island. Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2022 The accusations against Murdaugh are part of a wild series of events that have captured the attention of the South Carolina low country, where the saga is taking place, as well as the rest of the nation. Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE.com, 28 Oct. 2021 Murdaugh's arrest follows an almost unbelievable series of events that has captured the attention of the South Carolina low country, where the saga is taking place — and the rest of the nation. Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 16 Sep. 2021 With so many people in the South Carolina low country and across the nation interested in the powerful family's continuing drama and wanting answers, SLED Chief Mark Keel stressed in the statement that the probe will take time. Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 14 Sep. 2021 Tidewater Grill, featuring casual low country cuisine, is another excellent option. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2021 Tornadoes will be possible in Wednesday in north Florida, southeast Georgia and the low country of South Carolina. Leigh Morgan, al, 6 July 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Geographical Definition
Low Country
geographical name
variants or Lowcountry
ˈlō-ˌkən-trē
low-lying region along the Atlantic coasts of South Carolina and Georgia