1. plural of low; the lowest points, levels, or values
2. areas of low atmospheric pressure; weather systems associated with storms or unsettled conditions
Usage: meteorology
3. periods of sadness, depression, or difficulty
Usage: informal

Examples

• The stock market hit new lows last week.
• Temperature lows tonight will be in the thirties.
• Several lows are moving across the region, bringing rain.
• The weather map shows two major lows approaching the coast.
• She’s been experiencing some real lows lately.
• After the highs of graduation, he faced the lows of job hunting.
• The team’s performance reached new lows this season.