as in low
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
rock-bottom prices on home electronics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
when the stock market was at its rock bottom was the time to buy in
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in depth
the lowest point or level
our finances must be at rock bottom if we can't even afford a fast-food joint
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rock-bottom
Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The change has effectively pushed out many foreign pharmaceutical companies that do not want to compete against Chinese companies willing to sell their drugs at rock-bottom prices.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The San Jose Sharks’ season hit rock bottom Tuesday night.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock-bottom
Adjective
The Bank of Japan, however, is actually raising its rate from a rock-bottom level.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The change has effectively pushed out many foreign pharmaceutical companies that do not want to compete against Chinese companies willing to sell their drugs at rock-bottom prices.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
That is where Gomati’s miraculous recovery began, at rock bottom.
—Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The San Jose Sharks’ season hit rock bottom Tuesday night.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock-bottom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
-
Even though the amount of each check is lower, investing it in the stock market, which averages an annual return of 10%, could make up for that loss and more.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
-
Research has found that people who regularly practice mindfulness generally experience less stress and lower levels of cortisol.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
-
At the bottom of Instacart’s rankings are arrabiata (.9%), spicy tomato (.1%) and puttanesca (.02%).—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The double maturation enhances both the sweetness and depth of its character.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
-
Its lack of ambition and depth is mostly overcome by other strengths.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
-
Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Noun
-
Critics have questioned this medical exemption, particularly as Trump later could not recall which foot had the condition.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Last Breath is based on a true story about a group of deep-sea divers battling treacherous elements during a rescue mission to save their crew mate who is trapped hundreds of feet below the surface.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Because of the younger, more diverse consumer base that the retailer had cultivated over the past years, Target stands to suffer the most from the backlash following its rollback of DEI commitments.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
-
This is particularly true of very lightweight (150 GSM) merino base layers and T-shirts.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
6 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share