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 of rock-bottom

Adjective

• low
• lower
• bottom

Noun

• bottom
• foot
• base

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

Trump paid a rock-bottom ten million dollars to acquire the rights to lease the property, and he was given an extraordinary forty-year tax abatement, saving him approximately four million dollars a year in property taxes. — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

That has resulted in Merz’s popularity sinking to rock-bottom levels, while the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has gained support on the back of widespread discontent. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Noun

Meanwhile, the situation with Bobby and Andriy reaches rock bottom. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Jeff Lenard, a spokesman for the National Association of Convenience Stores, said Freedom Fuel’s rock bottom promotional price meant the chain was likely selling the gas at a loss. — Brian Slodysko, Fortune, 20 July 2026

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