bottoms

plural of bottom
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as in floors
the surface upon which a body of water lies my missing fishing pole is probably lying on the bottom of the lake

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Recent Examples of bottoms Our pies came out evenly cooked with tender crusts, crispy bottoms, and bubbly cheese. Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 These bottoms were paired with a white and black striped sleeveless cropped top. Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026 As for her bikini, Jenner’s full outfit consisted of a triangle bra top held up by two tiny straps, and a pair of super low-rise bikini bottoms with lengthy waist ties. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 For kids, this typically comes down to indoor studs, which have rubber bottoms, and outdoor studs, which are the standard. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 In one of the photos, Cavallari posed beside a sheer white curtain overlooking the water while wearing a black triangle bikini with tie-side bottoms. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Lizzo rocked a purple shimmery string bikini from her Yitty brand, featuring a tiny triangle top and high-waisted bottoms with bows tied on each side of her hips. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Instead, these billowy bottoms maximize comfort through their ultra-soft fabric and flowy wide-leg silhouette that looks polished but feels like loungewear. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
Noun
  • Greenling said some of the sharks had red markings on their undersides, prompting concerns about what the deaths could mean for the water.
    Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Inspect your roses often, especially tender new growth and the undersides of leaves where pests like to hide.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • According to the listing, the interior has wood floors, tongue-and-groove knotty pine accents, granite countertops, Lutron lighting controls and two gas fireplaces.
    Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, wide-plank wood floors and arched openings create a gentle flow from room to room.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • During the same possession, the 6-foot, 280-pound Harris — who also plays on the Trojans’ offensive line — flashed for a quarterback pressure, forcing an errant pass.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This also includes the largest American variant, the western mastiff, with a wingspan of nearly two feet, and the smallest, the thumb-sized, nickel-weighing western pipistrelle, also called the canyon bat.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Yusef Toubassi sits with his grandson Masa, looking on as children run by with cheeks painted bright colors and others howling with joy as clowns spin them around.
    Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
  • When choosing a shade, think about the natural flush of your cheeks and match that.
    Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The administration has released no evidence that the boats being targeted were engaged in drug trafficking.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Wind gusts reached speeds of up to 115 mph, downing palm trees and causing damage to boats and buildings.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As Moore piloted a research boat last month, the largest Great Lake was calm and pancake flat, its water so clear the bottom could be seen at multiple depths.
    Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The depths of all four are consistent with fractures and voids documented at nearby sites.
    Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The money comes from foundations and from Tulsa's First Presbyterian Church, located across the street.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The airline unveiled new business-class seats for its Airbus A321XLR fleet, including lie-flat beds and privacy doors.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His method involves knowing exactly where buck beds are located, then getting as close to them as possible.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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