Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bottom-shelf
adjective
ˈbɒtəm ʃɛlf
Definition
Referring to items that are located on the lowest shelf or level, often implying lower quality.
Examples
- He only drinks bottom-shelf whiskey at parties.
- The store offers many bottom-shelf brands at discounted prices.
- She prefers top-shelf vodka, but she had to settle for bottom-shelf options.
Meaning
The term ‘bottom-shelf’ is commonly used to describe products, especially alcoholic beverages or goods, that are of lower quality or cheaper in price, as they are stored on the least accessible shelf.
Synonyms
- Cheap
- Inferior
- Low-quality
