Definition of bottomnext
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as in floor
the surface upon which a body of water lies my missing fishing pole is probably lying on the bottom of the lake

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bottom

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adjective

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Recent Examples of bottom
Noun
Spain ranks near the bottom of countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development for public rental housing, which represents less than 2% of its available supply. — Alicia Leon, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 There are no true disasters, but Molly, Danni, and Shannon all end up in the bottom again, and Gabe, Gary, and Tom are in the lead. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
What material to choose for your sink rack Most bottom sink racks are made of stainless steel. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 But the Dolphins rank in the bottom half of the league in many other key pass rush categories. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
Noun
  • These timber floor structures negate the need for downstand beams (which project below the underside of the floor slab and support it).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This elegant indoor tree features a white trunk and oval-shaped leaves with creamy-colored veins and velvety undersides.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The person may have been closing out a bearish position or placing a bet the precious metal finds a floor around $375.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Upstairs, on the top floor, the bar serves vintage hard-to-get champagne and spirits by the glass.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The buildup made the lake about 4 feet deep and caused harmful algae to bloom, according to the organization.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Ordinary also staked out its first flagship, of 170 square feet, in Paris’ Marais district after a successful pop-up drew lines outside the door.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Her makeup is both fresh-faced and warm, with a hint of glowy—not shimmery—bronze on her cheeks and lids, and a generous dose of mascara without any discernible liner.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After Swift appeared with Fazit’s Gold Speckles makeup patches decorating her cheeks, the brand reported a 3,500 percent increase in direct-to-consumer sales.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Deadly boat accidents are common in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rivers and lakes are a major means of transport for its more than 100 million people.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Nordstrom’s seat is within the hull of the boat, allowing only for the top of her head and eyeline to peek over and set the course – or half of it anyway.
    — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Lakers have wing depth, but could bolster their center options beyond Kessler and backup Kevon Looney, and are unsettled at power forward.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Chiefs’ cornerback depth was immediately tested with an injury to top draft pick Mansoor Delane, and that led to L’Jarius Sneed having a rough Week 2 in the secondary.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
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  • In his first at-bat, the Mets had the bases loaded with one out.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Longtime city employee Megan Van Voorhis was appointed to fill Dignan’s position on an interim basis.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Despite those lower court rulings, the practice has continued nationally, said Gregory Chen, the senior director of government relations for the Immigration Lawyers Association.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
  • 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

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“Bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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