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

There have only been two victories: 1-0 over Tottenham on October 27 and 2-1 against rock-bottom Southampton two months later. —Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025

De minimis has helped propel Temu and Shein’s explosive growth in the U.S. by allowing the companies to bypass taxes on low-value shipments, and sustain their rock-bottom prices on everything from shoes and clothes to furniture and electronics. —Annie Palmer, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025

Noun

At the same time, public perception of the Democratic Party has hit rock bottom. —Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025

The 48-hour reprieve, two weeks into the postpartum haze, rescued me from rock bottom and fortified me for the journey ahead. —Erin Bunch, Vogue, 13 Jan. 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