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

Strategists warn that rock-bottom volatility, fresh stock market all-time highs and unresolved geopolitical risks are converging just as markets enter the historically stormy mid-August-to-mid-October stretch. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

And unsurprisingly, vulnerable groups of Americans are driving the rock-bottom expectations. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Noun

Bishop Alemany’s Dennis Keyes takes over a program that hit rock bottom. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the situation with Bobby and Andriy reaches rock bottom. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 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