'low-maintenance' originates from the combination of 'low,' meaning 'not high or tall,' and 'maintenance,' derived from Old French 'maintenir,' meaning 'to hold or keep in a particular state.'

'maintenance' evolved from the Old French word 'maintenir,' which transformed into the Middle English 'maintain,' eventually becoming the modern English 'maintenance.'

Initially, 'maintenance' referred to the act of keeping something in good condition, and 'low-maintenance' evolved to describe things that require minimal upkeep.