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

For over 30 years since, rock-bottom prices on Ryanair have persisted through the Great Financial Crisis and even Covid, but the largest international energy shock in history is challenging even this. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 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

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 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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