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

That left the ultra-low-cost carrier struggling to compete for passengers with a model that focused on bare-bones experiences and rock-bottom prices in a period when travelers wanted something else. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 June 2026

The MacBook Neo shook the budget laptop market earlier this year with a rock-bottom $599 starting price, sending expectations for budget laptops into the stratosphere. —Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026

Noun

Since his departure, the Dolphins got teased then dumped by Nick Saban, reached rock bottom in Cam Cameron’s dismal 2007 season, went through a massive rebuild in the Bill Parcells era, which was coached by Tony Sparano. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

Disneyland hasn’t raised the price of the cheapest $104 one-day single park admission since 2019 — and is unlikely to change the rock bottom price anytime soon. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 May 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