bottom
word
/ˈbɑtəm/
BAH-duhm
/bˈɒtəm/
BO-tuhm
Definition
The bottom is the lowest part of something. It can also mean the end or base of something, and informally it can mean a person's buttocks.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English. Use "at the bottom of" for position, "the bottom of the page" for the lowest part of a document, and "bottom drawer/shelf" for furniture. Informally, it can mean "butt," especially with children or in light conversation.
Spanish: fondo - parte inferior - trasero (informal)Portuguese (BR): fundo - parte de baixo - bunda (informal)Portuguese (PT): fundo - parte inferior - rabo (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 底部 - 末尾 - 臀部（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 底部 - 末尾 - 臀部（非正式）Hindi: नीचे का हिस्सा - तल - पिछला हिस्सा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: القاع - الجزء السفلي - المؤخرة (غير رسمي)Bengali: তলা - নিচ - পাছাRussian: низ - дно - зад (разг.)Japanese: 底 - おしり (カジュアル)Vietnamese: đáy - mông (thân mật)Korean: 바닥 - 엉덩이 (비격식)Turkish: alt - dip - popo (samimi)Urdu: نیچے - تہہ - پچھواڑا (غیررسمی)Indonesian: bawah - dasar - pantat (informal)
Example Sentences
Your name is at the bottom of the list.
basic
There is some coffee at the bottom of the cup.
basic
The toy fell to the bottom of the box.
basic
Check the bottom of the page for the website address.
natural
I found my keys at the bottom of my bag again.
natural
He slipped on the ice and landed on his bottom.
natural