barefoot

adverb or adjective

bare·​foot ˈber-ˌfu̇t How to pronounce barefoot (audio)
variants or barefooted
: with the feet bare
walked barefoot
barefoot boy, with cheek of tanJ. G. Whittier

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One tester noted their toes felt more spacious than even when barefoot, and the durable outsole handled daily wear with zero break-in needed. Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 30 June 2025 Additionally, a detachable crossbody strap and double carabiner allow the style to be carried while walking barefoot on soft ground. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 May 2025 Glover took off his socks and shoes, hiked up his gray pants and went barefoot into the creek. Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025 All are wearing caps, two are barefoot, and each is concentrating on a book open on the lap of the boy in the center. Donna Seaman june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for barefoot

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barefoot was before the 12th century

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“Barefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barefoot. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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barefoot

adverb or adjective
bare·​foot -ˌfu̇t How to pronounce barefoot (audio)
variants or barefooted
: with the feet bare : without shoes

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