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

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

More recently, the American Motel was known for its rock-bottom room rate and a reputation as a magnet for criminal activity. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025

Those budget airlines long relied on rock-bottom fares and fees for everything else from seat assignments to cabin baggage, a model large network airlines have copied with their basic economy tickets. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025

Noun

And a phantasmagoria of an inning began a descent that took the Tigers one step closer to absolute rock bottom. —Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

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, 22 Sep. 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