barefoot
adverb or adjective
bare·foot
ˈber-ˌfu̇t 
variants
or barefooted
: with the feet bare
walked barefoot
barefoot boy, with cheek of tan—
J. 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
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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
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“Barefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barefoot. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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