as in low
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
rock-bottom prices on home electronics
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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
Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
More recently, the American Motel was known for its rock-bottom room rate and a reputation as a magnet for criminal activity.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
So my decision to quit drinking was not on a rock bottom day.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
However, at these rock-bottom rates, paying $200+ in fees for an economy award is still a solid deal.
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After learning his mother died during the season one finale, season two kicks off with Hardung’s James hitting complete rock bottom with alcohol, drugs, partying and ignoring his friends, sister and, most notably, Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten).
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The president argued that inflation was already low enough to start cutting rates.—
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There’s something motivating about having this low, electronic drumbeat pushing you along, trying to go faster and faster and faster.—
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.—
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Butter crocks are designed with an air-tight seal and a separate space to store water at the bottom that prevents air from reaching the butter, which can lead to spoiling.—
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Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth.—
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
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Sockwell Circulator Moderate Graduated Compression Sock Sockwell is a popular compression sock brand, known for its special modular compression zones, targeting four areas of your feet, ankles, and legs for optimal support.—
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The Pacers were without Isaiah Jackson (concussion), Bennedict Mathurin (right thumb sprain), Obi Toppin (right foot stress fracture) and Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon tear).—
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For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.—
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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