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

For her, embracing the chaos of doing Passover with little kids underfoot is part of what makes Passover special. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 24 Mar. 2025

Better yet, it’s made of material that’s a breeze to clean and feels soft underfoot. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025

To help, the brand uses a memory foam and perforated latex insole for a combination of comfort and breathability underfoot. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

Archways are positioned to act as doorways, while varying the materials underfoot—gravel, flagstone, grass—delineates each space. —Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 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