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

The adorable booties feature a stylish, puffy, water-resistant exterior that is also practical, keeping your feet warm and insulated in cold weather. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026

On January 1, Hadid proved black-and-white is still the all-time chicest combo, pairing her ecru pants with a simple white long-sleeve t-shirt, a collarless black leather jacket, and all-black accessories; including every straight-leg jean's best friend, the heeled ankle bootie. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026

Knee-high or bootie, this silhouette complements any wide-leg pant (and most other bottoms, too). —Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026

Or score these stylish, waterproof Chelsea booties and this six-pack of socks from Adidas to keep your feet dry in the snow. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025

On that outing, however, Kris ditched the gloves and wore heeled booties. —Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025

Duties on booties Women’s boots for sale in Annapolis, MD, on September 12, 2025. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025

Lastly, seal things off with a touch of height, by way of a smooth leather bootie (the Coach Tall Boot in particular) that will take you from the dinner to the after-party while keeping comfort top of mind. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025

Dearfoams Moritz Mountain Energy Bootie The ultimate cold-weather bootie, the Dearfoams Women’s Alpine Mortiz Bootie Slippers are designed for comfort, first and foremost. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025

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