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

Journee Collection Romer Booties These ankle booties combine an almond toe and center seam detail for a sleek, modern shape. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025

The Sofia heel is also a highlight of the designer’s day styles, as seen on d’Orsay pumps, mules and booties. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

Scroll on for more favorite Vionic shoe deals, from versatile booties to a snazzy pair of mules. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025

Go full boho with a pair of platform clogs or some brown booties just peeking out from under the hems. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025

Dansko Lizanne Booties Adding a boho twist on the classic bootie, the wooden clog base on these shoes gives you a subtle lift without compromising comfort. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025

Luvamia Wide Leg Jeans Every fall wardrobe calls for a reliable pair of jeans that can be worn with ankle booties, heeled boots, and mule clogs, and this pair from Luvamia is a favorite among shoppers. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025

Later testing on the orange bootie sock reinforced the link between both victims, 48 Hours reported. —Christina Coulter, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

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