underfoot

adverb

un·​der·​foot ˌən-dər-ˈfu̇t 

1

: under the foot especially against the ground

trampled the flowers underfoot

2

: below, at, or before one's feet

warm sand underfoot

3

: in the way

children always getting underfoot

Examples of underfoot in a Sentence

The ground was slippery underfoot.

We walked with dried leaves crunching underfoot.

Recent Examples on the Web

Touch is a major element in the bathroom—from safety underfoot with textured flooring, to the water pressure and temperature of a shower. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026

Lovely said the Nomad 100, which means the ski is 100 millimeters wide underfoot, is Icelantic’s best seller. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026

While this rug pad is not designed for preventing slippage, it is built to make your rugs even more comfortable underfoot. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

This is especially important for hardwood, tile, and laminate floors, where fine grit can act like sandpaper underfoot. —Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for underfoot

• lilliput
• occiput
• tenderfoot
• afoot
• barefoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot
• forefoot

Kids Definition

underfoot

adverb

un·​der·​foot -ˈfu̇t 

1

: under the feet

flowers trampled underfoot

2

: close about one's feet : in the way

a puppy always underfoot