bottomless

adjective

bot·​tom·​less ˈbä-təm-ləs How to pronounce bottomless (audio)
1
: having no bottom
a bottomless chair
2
a
: extremely deep
b
: impossible to comprehend : unfathomable
a bottomless mystery
3
a
[from the absence of lower as well as upper garments] : nude
bottomless dancers
b
: featuring nude entertainers
bottomlessly adverb
bottomlessness noun

Examples of bottomless in a Sentence

the wealthy couple are generous hosts, providing a bottomless supply of food and drink the ocean explorers discovered what appeared to be a bottomless abyss
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The days of bottomless shrimp may be over, but under new leadership, the seafood chain is betting that menu innovation, value deals, and responsive service can once again make Red Lobster a place to celebrate. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025 The bottomless Bloody Mary and mimosa option ($19.99 on its own, or $29.99 total with the buffet). Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025 Find classic pub bites at The Lodge Brick City Craft Pub & Eatery, and choose from more than 100 craft beers, cocktails, and bottomless mimosas at Sunday brunch. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 July 2025 All-inclusive tickets cost $45+ for kids (including kid-friendly brunch buffet, themed desserts, character meet-and-greet and story time) and $99+ for grown-ups (with a buffet breakfast and bottomless bellini, mimosa and bloody mary bar). Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bottomless

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bottomless was in the 15th century

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“Bottomless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottomless. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

bottomless

adjective
bot·​tom·​less ˈbät-əm-ləs How to pronounce bottomless (audio)
1
: having no bottom
2
: very deep
a bottomless pit

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