Meaning & Definition of word "Bottom"

Bottom

/ˈbɒt.əm/

1. The lowest part or point of something.
- Example: The bottom of the valley was covered in lush green grass.
2. The base or floor of something.
- Example: He placed the box on the bottom shelf of the cabinet.
3. A person's buttocks.
- Example: She slipped and landed right on her bottom.

1. To be at or reach the lowest part.
- Example: The river bottomed out during the dry season.
2. To make something reach the lowest point.
- Example: The sudden drop in temperature bottomed out the mercury in the thermometer.

1. Situated at the lowest level or position.
- Example: He picked up the bottom row of books to see if any were interesting.

●From Old English 'bōtm,' meaning 'the lowest part.'

bottom line:

The final outcome or conclusion.

from the bottom of my heart:

Sincerely or genuinely.

the bottom drops out:

A sudden collapse of a situation.

bottom of the barrel:

The least desirable option.

base:

The lowest part, especially of a structure.

foundation:

The basis or groundwork of anything.

footer:

The bottom section of a page or document.

Meaning: A person who prefers to be the submissive partner in a sexual relationship.

● Example Sentence: He's a bottom in the relationship, while his partner is more dominant.

Meaning: To drink to the last drop.

● Example Sentence: He told me to bottom my drink at the party.