Synonyms of booty

booty 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbü-tē 

as in loot

valuables stolen or taken by force

no one knows where Captain Kidd hid his booty, but that hasn't deterred hopeful adventurers from looking for it for the last 300 years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loot
• plunder
• treasure
• prize
• spoil
• pillage
• swag
• haul
• windfall
• catch
• pilferage
• take

booty

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈbü-tē 

variants also bootie

slang

as in bum

the part of the body upon which someone sits

an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bum
• cheeks
• tail
• seat
• rump
• butt
• fanny
• buttocks
• bottom
• posterior
• buns
• rear
• backside
• tush
• caboose
• behind
• derriere
• haunches
• tail end
• hams
• rear end
• heinie
• duff
• breech
• keister
• nates
• beam
• fundament
• can
• stern
• hunkers
• moon

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun booty differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of booty are loot, plunder, prize, spoils, and spoil. While all these words mean "something taken from another by force or craft," booty implies plunder to be shared among confederates.

thieves dividing up their booty

When would loot be a good substitute for booty?

While the synonyms loot and booty are close in meaning, loot applies especially to what is taken from victims of a catastrophe.

picked through the ruins for loot

When can plunder be used instead of booty?

While in some cases nearly identical to booty, plunder applies to what is taken not only in war but in robbery, banditry, grafting, or swindling.

a bootlegger's plunder

When is prize a more appropriate choice than booty?

The synonyms prize and booty are sometimes interchangeable, but prize applies to spoils captured on the high seas or territorial waters of the enemy.

the wartime right of seizing prizes at sea

How are the words spoil and spoils related as synonyms of booty?

Spoil, more commonly spoils, applies to what belongs by right or custom to the victor in war or political contest.

the spoils of political victory

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of booty

Noun

Style it with a maxi skirt and booties for dressier occasions, or keep things low-key with jeans and sneakers. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

What sets this style apart from other trends like cowboy boots or square-toe booties is the fact that there are a range of options currently on the market. — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, a company has developed surf booties that claim to be barb-resistant — though swimmers are urged to still tread lightly to avoid trampling the rays. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Bonvissuto keeps pet booties on hand (to prevent paws from burning), along with a cooling mat for a comfy place to rest. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Aug. 2026

Always avoid hot asphalt parking lots by carrying your dog or using booties, and never leave dogs in cars. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

While Kahan performed, a pair of pups wearing booties and matching headphones amused folks outside the platinum lounge. — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

On and off the screen, they can be seen in getups composed of skin-tight bootie shorts, instantly recognizable white cowboy boots, deep-blue cropped blouses, and high-shine pom poms. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Dogs may need booties to protect their paws from hot pavement; Best Friends Animal Society recommends holding your hand to the pavement for 7 seconds before a walk. — David Yeomans, CBS News, 25 June 2026

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