rock-bottom

1 of 2

adjective

rock-bot·​tom ˈräk-ˈbä-təm 

: being the very lowest

rock-bottom prices

also : fundamental

the rock-bottom question

rock bottom

2 of 2

noun

: the lowest or most fundamental part or level

Synonyms

Adjective

• bottom
• bottommost
• low
• lowermost
• nethermost
• undermost

Noun

• base
• basement
• bottom
• foot
• nadir

Examples of rock-bottom in a Sentence

Adjective

rock-bottom prices on home electronics

Noun

After years of heavy drug use, she has finally reached rock bottom.

Their marriage has hit rock bottom.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Temu, Shein and TikTok Shop have become shopping destinations in the U.S. in recent years, luring American shoppers with their rock-bottom prices on clothing, electronics, home goods and other products. —Annie Palmer,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024

The pandemic housing boom, fueled by a newfound ability to work from anywhere and rock-bottom mortgage rates, sent home values up everywhere, and did so much more rapidly than what’s typical. —Alena Botros, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024

Noun

The crash was Skye's rock bottom, forcing her to get sober and attempt to cope with her all-consuming grief and guilt. —Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024

This ending could have easily worked as a series finale, with Harper going further to the financial dark side with a new role dabbling in corporate espionage, Robert leaving the bank, Yasmin securing a wealthy husband, and Rishi hitting rock bottom. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1884, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1890, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rock bottom

noun

: the lowest point or level