Bottoms — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Bottoms
Bottoms (verb)
- to furnish (something, such as a chair) with a bottom
- to provide a foundation for
- to bring to the bottom
- to reach a lowest or worst point usually before beginning to rise or improve
Bottoms (noun)
- the underside of something
- a surface (such as the seat of a chair) designed to support something resting on it —used figuratively in phrases like the bottom dropped out to describe a sudden collapse or downturn
- buttocks, rump
- the U.S. Department of State
- the lowest or most fundamental part or level
Bottoms (phrase)
- —used as a toast or to tell people to finish their drinks
Bottoms (plural noun)
- pants with wide flaring bottoms
Bottoms (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the side or part facing downward from something
"that side of the shelf is supposed to be the bottom, so turn it over before you assemble the bookcase"
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the surface upon which a body of water lies
"my missing fishing pole is probably lying on the bottom of the lake"
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the lowest part, place, or point
"sliding all the way to the bottom of the snow-covered slope"
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the part of the body upon which someone sits
"the baby fell backwards onto her bottom"
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a small buoyant structure for travel on water
"the cargo will be carried by a local bottom"
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the lowest point or level
"when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy"
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an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
"the bottom of his thesis is the assumption that people are fundamentally good"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bottoms
The most common words with a similar meaning to Bottoms:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bottoms
Words with the opposite meaning of Bottoms:
Near Antonyms of Bottoms
Word Forms of Bottoms
Inflections: bottomed, bottoming, bottomed out, bottoming out, bottoms out
Derived words: bottomer (noun), bottomed (adjective), bell-bottom (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Bottoms
derivative of bottom:1
First known use: 1544t
Words & Phrases Containing Bottoms
Frequently Asked Questions about Bottoms
What does "Bottoms" mean?
"Bottoms" means to furnish (something, such as a chair) with a bottom. As an a verb, a noun, a phrase and a plural noun, it is defined as: to furnish (something, such as a chair) with a bottom. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Bottoms"?
Other words for "Bottoms" include underbellies, underbodies, underparts, undersides, undersurfaces, beds, floors and basements. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bottoms" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Bottoms"?
There are 200 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bottoms". Common alternatives include underbellies, underbodies, underparts, undersides, undersurfaces, beds, floors, basements, bases and feet.
What is a slang word for "Bottoms"?
Slang words for "Bottoms" include booties, heinies, keisters and tushes.
What is the opposite of "Bottoms"?
Antonyms of "Bottoms" include faces, tops, heads, vertices, acmes, apexes, climaxes and crowns. Near antonyms include crests, roofs, cusps and points.
How do you use "Bottoms" in a sentence?
Examples of "Bottoms" in a sentence: "that side of the shelf is supposed to be the bottom, so turn it over before you assemble the bookcase"; "my missing fishing pole is probably lying on the bottom of the lake"; "sliding all the way to the bottom of the snow-covered slope".
Is "Bottoms" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Bottoms" can be used as a verb, a noun, a phrase and a plural noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Bottoms"?
"Bottoms" is pronounced /ˈbä-təm/ as a noun and /ˈbel-ˈbä-təmz/ as a plural noun.