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

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The terry cloth material isn't overly plush but feels nice underfoot—similar to a more densely woven towel. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025

The most recent iteration of the Phantom keeps that plush underfoot feel and snug fit, and adds a convenient pull tab at the back of the shoe’s opening. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 Jan. 2025

This simple addition also feels softer underfoot, dampens sound, and keeps your rug firmly in place for easier cleaning and added safety. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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