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

Or does the sheer scale of the challenge demand the capacity, availability and rock-bottom prices that only established Chinese suppliers can provide? —Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025

However, at these rock-bottom rates, paying $200+ in fees for an economy award is still a solid deal. —Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025

Noun

The answer to that question could be central to the success of Colorado’s next general manager, and that man’s ability to pull the Rockies out of rock bottom. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025

Sarr sat at rock bottom among bigs in points per shot attempt, ranking in the sixth percentile, largely because of his high volume of 3-point attempts and low percentage of makes but also because of his inefficiencies within the paint. —Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 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