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adjective

ˈräk-ˈbä-təm How to pronounce rock-bottom (audio)
Definition of rock-bottomnext
as in low
of, relating to, or located at the bottom rock-bottom prices on home electronics

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rock bottom

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noun

1
as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point when the stock market was at its rock bottom was the time to buy in

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2
as in depth
the lowest point or level our finances must be at rock bottom if we can't even afford a fast-food joint

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Recent Examples of rock-bottom
Adjective
All German chancellors after Angela Merkel have faced rock-bottom approval ratings, capped by Merz’s historic unpopularity, and Merkel herself has faced a damning reappraisal of her tenure after leaving. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 Years of soaring home prices, especially in the early part of this decade when rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy, have left many would-be home buyers frozen out of the market. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Noun
And what comes with rock bottom, in Pryce’s case, is a sense of empathy for the world and the people around him. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 June 2026 Since his departure, the Dolphins got teased then dumped by Nick Saban, reached rock bottom in Cam Cameron’s dismal 2007 season, went through a massive rebuild in the Bill Parcells era, which was coached by Tony Sparano. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock-bottom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
  1. low
  2. bottom
  3. depth
  4. lower
  5. foot
  6. base
Adjective
  • The administration had appealed two lower court rulings that blocked the termination.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Along with affordable homes, Lupo said, the best cities for first-time buyers also provide lower crime rates, good schools and a lower overall cost of living.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of low
Noun
  • The Mets scratched out an unearned run in the bottom of the fifth.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At the bottom of all these alignment efforts, there’s a central problem—almost an abstract law.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottom
Noun
  • But the versatility and depth of the Dodgers’ system is part of what made a deal feel almost inevitable as the deadline neared.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Dig a hole three times the size of the seedling’s pot but exactly the same depth as the pot.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of depth
Adjective
  • Despite those lower court rulings, the practice has continued nationally, said Gregory Chen, the senior director of government relations for the Immigration Lawyers Association.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    — Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Definition of lower
Noun
  • To avoid this, sow dwarf crepe myrtles at least 4 to 6 feet apart, space standard-sized trees at least 8 feet from each other, and keep crepe myrtles of any size at least 3 feet away from fencing.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In the fourth, Burleson sent an 0-1 sinker 15 feet further into the right-field seats off reliever Tim Hill.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of foot
Noun
  • Cyrus’ flawless-looking skin was in part thanks to the Maybelline New York Lifter Plump and Glow Foundation, a sheer base that can be built up for more coverage.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Jorge Polanco reached on a two-out error at first base by Stowers.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of base

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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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