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

In warmer areas, consider packing booties, sunglasses or sunscreen. —Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025

There’s no better time to invest—so spring for that perfect pair of Chelsea boots, trendy leather knee-highs (an easy addition to seasonal dresses and skirts), or suede kitten-heeled booties. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025

In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing. —Lauren Silbert, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

The Asiertiy Buffalo Plaid Flannel Shirt is currently less than $20, and our top choice for on-sale denim, the Grapent Straight Leg Jeans, pair easily with booties and a chic sweater. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

Loewe In the Loewe show, new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez displayed many versions of a rigid kitten-heel pump with a high vamp that made the style verge into bootie territory. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025

These Lucky Brand ankle booties are steeply marked down right now, and with their chic, timeless design, they’re bound to complement any fall outfit. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

The booties are constructed from 100% leather and boast a sleek silhouette with a little bit of interest in that unique heel. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025

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