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

The win came after a rock-bottom performance Thursday in Memphis when the Kings were blown out by a four-win Grizzlies team missing its two best players in Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Nov. 2025

Yet Walmart under McMillon has overcome many of the issues that have plagued competitors – its supply-chain dominance and grocery prowess has allowed Walmart to offer rock-bottom prices on necessities, attracting customers across a wide range of income groups. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025

Noun

Overall, any positive vibes left in the industry appear to be hurtling toward rock bottom. —Emily Nicolle, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025

At rock bottom, with no bank account to his name, Mrocka scraped together cash so his friend could pay on his behalf. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025

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