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

Our finds are made of durable material (some are even machine-washable) that also feel great underfoot. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 June 2025

The work suggests these hybrid termites have been tunneling underfoot for years. —Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025

The sneakers offer the brand’s highest level of cushioning with a high stack for maximum protection and decreased pressure underfoot. —Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025

With drinks in hand and dogs underfoot, guests can wander through the studios, which remain open for the occasion, canvases still tacky with wet paint. —Alessandra Schade, Vogue, 7 June 2025

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