bottomless

adjective

bot·​tom·​less ˈbä-təm-ləs How to pronounce bottomless (audio)
Synonyms of bottomlessnext
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 capacity in just one word was just bottomless. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026 Corporate interests should not be allowed to dig bottomless wells and siphon millions of gallons of water out of our aquifers. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 Throw Social also offers weekend brunch, with pancakes, French toast and egg sandwiches as well as the requisite bottomless mimosas or Bellinis. Connie Ogle february 6, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 Carnival's price increase on the bottomless bubbles beverage package only affects adults. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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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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