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

And as professionals on the lowest rung of the corporate totem pole, their rock-bottom salaries, job instability, and lack of savings may be keeping them home. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Noun

For years, Apple and Meta regarded each other warily and avoided public partnerships, and the relationship hit rock bottom after Apple introduced privacy changes in 2021 that limited the targeting capabilities of digital ad companies. — Kif Leswing,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 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