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

But in a parking lot littered with who knows what underfoot? This year, my curiosity got the better of me. —Don Riddell, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025

But in some places, like Iceland, the ground underfoot is much warmer. —Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2025

The rough texture of sand underfoot and the heat of the midday sun contrasted sharply with the cool joy flooding our hearts. —Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025

Light wood beams and moldings, thick rugs underfoot, and minimalist furnishings tempt even the most dedicated skiers to stay indoors. —Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 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