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noun

ˈbä-təm How to pronounce bottom (audio)
Definition of bottomnext
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as in underside
the side or part facing downward from something that side of the shelf is supposed to be the bottom, so turn it over before you assemble the bookcase

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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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as in foot
the lowest part, place, or point sliding all the way to the bottom of the snow-covered slope

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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits the baby fell backwards onto her bottom

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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water the cargo will be carried by a local bottom

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as in depth
the lowest point or level when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy

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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests the bottom of his thesis is the assumption that people are fundamentally good

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bottom

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adjective

as in lower
of, relating to, or located at the bottom was sitting on the bottom step of the stairway

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Recent Examples of bottom
Noun
Chicago’s Fielder Jones drew the first walk and scored the first run in the bottom of the first on a two-run single by Fred Hartman. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Remove paddle, scrape mixture back into bottom of bowl, and sprinkle 1½ cups (188 g) bread flour and 1 cup (125 g) whole wheat flour over (do not stir). — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The top layer snaps up laser light and converts it into electricity, while the bottom layer harvests the waste heat to extract even more energy. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Among the bottom half of spenders in MLB this season, four are currently in line for one of baseball’s 12 playoff spots, with another six on the bubble. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
  1. underside
  2. floor
  3. foot
  4. cheeks
  5. boat
  6. depth
  7. basis
  8. lower
Noun
  • Cantore’s goal off the underside of the crossbar in the 61st minute helped the Spirit overcome the loss of four players involved in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Spider Mites Spider mites can be challenging to see on your zinnias, but gossamer on the underside of the leaves or between the leaf and the stem is always a dead giveaway.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
Definition of underside
Noun
  • The main upgrades will include a new floor as well as other aerodynamic components.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The top floor is the most immediately appealing to a casual visitor, with its curving ceiling, cafe, quiet seating and views toward the Finnish Parliament building.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of floor
Noun
  • In April, a single-family house in the 11400 block of Silvergate Drive sold for $1,590,000, a price per square foot of $836.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • The Navy integrated the 16-foot USV into Baltic Sea exercises last June.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of foot
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  • As their national anthem played before the match, tears streamed down the cheeks of the Argentina players, emphasizing their emotional investment in the occasion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • As for beauty, Lopez was glowing to the max with luminous glam, complete with rosy cheeks, shimmery eyeshadow, glossy lips, and long, patterned nails.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of cheeks
Noun
  • Uncrewed vessels, commonly known as drone boats, have long been a staple of Ukrainian tactics against Russian ships in the Black Sea and famously used with explosives.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Once Nathan knows, word spreads so fast that everyone knows Luke is leaving before all the guests have even left the boat.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Definition of boat
Noun
  • The epicenter was approximately 4 miles northwest of Pinnacles, at a depth of 3 miles.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
  • Put simply, a lack of depth, whether from rushing into action or insufficient preparation, leads to disappointing results.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of depth
Noun
  • Though Springs’ outing was particularly rough Friday, Kotsay said his ability to escape the fourth inning, which saw the Tigers load the bases with one out, after only surrendering one run, was a positive takeaway.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Gonzales' first-inning single with the bases loaded drove in two runs to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
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 2 Aug. 2026.

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