rock-bottom

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adjective

rock-bot·tom ˈräk-ˈbä-təm

Synonyms of rock-bottom

: being the very lowest

rock-bottom prices

also : fundamental

the rock-bottom question

rock bottom

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noun

: the lowest or most fundamental part or level

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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.

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Adjective

Despite the rock-bottom moment, Zilisch began last week on a high note, signaling better days should be ahead. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Parched fields force hydroponic growers, vegetable farmers and fruit producers to halt harvests, sell off underfed livestock at rock-bottom prices and even return to mechanic jobs to survive. — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 26 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 See All Example Sentences for rock-bottom

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First Known Use

Adjective

1884, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock-bottom was in 1884

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rock bottom

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: the lowest point or level

rock-bottom

adjective

noun

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