as in low
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
rock-bottom prices on home electronics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rock-bottom
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
For American shoppers used to rock-bottom prices, the era of ultra-cheap Chinese goods may be coming to an end.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2025
Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film follows Billy, a socially awkward college student who hits rock bottom after a humiliating encounter at a party.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock-bottom
Adjective
Meanwhile, Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu, known for rock-bottom low prices, began hiking them in response to tariffs on Friday.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
For American shoppers used to rock-bottom prices, the era of ultra-cheap Chinese goods may be coming to an end.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
On average, 30% of the stock market’s recovery happens within 30 days of hitting rock bottom.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film follows Billy, a socially awkward college student who hits rock bottom after a humiliating encounter at a party.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock-bottom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
-
In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
-
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
Noun
-
Senzatela put the first three runners on base before getting an out in the bottom of the first.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
-
When Irvine’s offense worked another opportunity to score in the bottom of the eighth after Penso placed down a sacrifice bunt, Alonso Reyes hit into a 4-6-3 double play with the bases loaded to end the rally.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
-
After Huge Game 2 Win Over Knicks Another issue has been the difference in depth.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
-
But relational depth is not defined by how deeply someone can wound you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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
Noun
-
The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the coast.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
-
The homer Friday traveled 467 feet and left his bat at 115.5 mph, the longest- and hardest-hit ball by a Braves player this season.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
Despite Yoon’s dramatic ouster, this misogynistic base remains galvanized by the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on right-wing blogs and social media.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
-
Ducks hitting coach Jack Marder has stressed that hitting home runs is not the goal — getting on base is.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share