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bottoms

/ˈbɑːtəmz/
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Plural:bottoms
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• noun

1

The plural form of bottom; the lowest, deepest, or underneath parts of things.

Example

"Make sure to scrub the bottoms of the pots thoroughly to remove any burnt residue."


2

Garments worn on the lower half of the body, especially trousers, shorts, or the lower portion of a two-piece outfit such as pajamas, a tracksuit, or a swimsuit.

Example

"She packed two pairs of pajama bottoms and several warm sweaters for the weekend trip."


3

American Low-lying alluvial land adjacent to a river or stream; bottomland or floodplains.

Example

"The fertile river bottoms produced an abundant harvest of corn and soybeans every autumn."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the lower half of a two-piece outfit or garments worn below the waist (such as pajama bottoms, bikini bottoms, or tracksuit bottoms), 'bottoms' is used as a plural-form noun.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bottoms. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bottoms
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