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

• low
• lower
• bottom

Noun

• bottom
• foot
• base

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

The very irony is that just miles away, immigrant farm workers toil for rock-bottom wages to keep our state’s agriculture industry afloat. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025

Despite rock-bottom interest rates, credit growth has been lackluster. —Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Noun

In essence, TikTok users take shots of milk, intending to evoke the feeling of hitting rock bottom and nursing one’s alcoholism after a particularly rough day. —Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025

After watching coach Jimmy Johnson and Jones hit rock bottom with a 1-15 season, the story of the 1992 season culminates with an episode dedicated to the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025

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