rock-bottom

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adjective

rock-bot·​tom ˈräk-ˈbä-təm How to pronounce rock-bottom (audio)
: 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

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
Some cruise lines, like European brands Costa and MSC Cruises, focus on filling their ships with rock-bottom fares. David Nikel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 The French No 10 scored his sixth goal in eight games across all competitions in today’s 4-0 win at rock-bottom Southampton. Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
Downey had to fight for auditions after drug addiction caused his career to hit rock bottom. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 However, due to bad money management and trusting the wrong people, Powter hit rock bottom. Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rock-bottom

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1884, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rock-bottom was in 1884

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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock-bottom. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

rock bottom

noun
: the lowest point or level
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