barefoot

adverb or adjective

bare·​foot ˈber-ˌfu̇t 

variants or barefooted

ˈber-ˈfu̇-təd 

: with the feet bare

walked barefoot

barefoot boy, with cheek of tan

—J. G. Whittier

Examples of barefoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

At the end of the ordeal, the women drove off in his Mazda, leaving him barefoot in the grocery store parking lot, authorities said. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

There’s also the simple joy of walking barefoot across cool, living grass, which is something that artificial turf can’t replicate. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

My mom loves the breathability of these slim, mesh sneakers, which can be worn barefoot or with low-profile socks. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for barefoot

• occiput
• tenderfoot
• underfoot
• afoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot
• forefoot
• input

Kids Definition

barefoot

adverb or adjective

bare·​foot -ˌfu̇t 

variants or barefooted

-ˈfu̇t-əd 

: with the feet bare : without shoes