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

Incorporating details underfoot makes any space feel cozy without taking up coveted footpaths. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026

Despite being super thin, the slip-resistant material is grippy enough to keep the mat in place and provides extra traction underfoot. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

Nobody is deep-cleaning their entire home in a single afternoon — especially not with kids underfoot. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

Soft underfoot and rich in texture, an outdoor rug will lend the comforts of indoors to your patio or deck. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 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