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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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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
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 homebuyers frozen out of the market. — Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 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 homebuyers frozen out of the market. — ABC News, 24 June 2026
Noun
That song, about hitting proverbial rock bottom after a long night of drinking and waking up in a friend’s bed in someone else’s pajamas unable to find her phone, references a real-life incident that led McBryde’s team to stage an intervention and encourage her to check into rehab. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 For more than a year now, voting-intention polls have found that support for Labour is below 25 percent, and Starmer’s approval ratings have been at rock bottom. — Geoffrey Wheatcroft, The New York Review of Books, 20 May 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 funeral, which ends Thursday, was supposed to be a period of lower tensions.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of low
Noun
  • The Padres went back up in the bottom of the sixth on France’s homer off the fronting of the second balcony of the Western Metal building.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • However, Baltimore quickly regained the lead on Blaze Alexander’s homer in the bottom of the fourth inning off Avila.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of bottom
Noun
  • From a mode standpoint, the team put its proverbial foot into the depth of Dynasty mode.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Honest depth heals best when paired with patience and respect for everyone’s comfort level.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of depth
Adjective
  • 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
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Definition of lower
Noun
  • As its name suggests, the product is formulated with skin care superstar retinol to smooth fine lines and crow’s feet and brighten dark circles.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • The climber was found dead by search and rescue teams on the upper face of Longs Peak, an iconic 14,259-foot summit in the national park in Colorado.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of foot
Noun
  • Insider Gaming reported that maxing a coach out of the gate ran about $100, more than the base game itself.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Injuries, pitching problems, batting with runners in scoring position and base-running issues all come to mind quickly.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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