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

By selling the land to the Reservation at a rock-bottom price, Beth and Kayce (Luke Grimes) knew that this chess move was more important than ownership. —William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024

Fasal’s ability to provide these services has been facilitated by a rapid expansion of digital infrastructure in India, in particular countrywide 4G coverage with rock-bottom data prices. —IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024

Noun

At a minimum, Pfizer is likely now past rock bottom in vaccine demand. —Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024

For example, many money market funds are paying roughly 4% to 5% in annual interest, following a lengthy period after the 2008 financial crisis during which their rates had languished near rock bottom. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Oct. 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