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

Lennon, in a crisp white suit, led each procession, followed by Starr in black, McCartney in sandals for two and barefoot for the rest, and Harrison in denim. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 July 2026

The plush foam footbed and deep heel cup feel even better than going barefoot, cradling my feet with every step. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026

Start your day barefoot at La Cabane, then enjoy dinner at La Case or head out for a night in Gustavia. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Also barefoot, of course, despite the ice and snow on the ground. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 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