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

Instead of becoming that traveler and going barefoot on the plane, slip on these foldable slippers instead, which hardly take up any space in your suitcase and will instantly transform your flight into a first-class experience. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025

The waves crashed behind the stage, as fans—including myself—stood barefoot in the sand. —Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Sep. 2025

The performer, barefoot and dressed in a bright red and gold costume, danced ram Thai, a slow movement that’s hundreds of years old and was originally performed in royal courts and religious ceremonies. —Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025

Caroline Butrich balances barefoot on her surfboard and looks to the horizon. —Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for barefoot

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

Kids Definition

barefoot

adverb or adjective

bare·​foot -ˌfu̇t 

variants or barefooted

-ˈfu̇t-əd 

: with the feet bare : without shoes