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

Home Dynamix Premium Sakarya Medallion Area Rug This medallion area rug feels soft underfoot, is easy to clean, and is durable enough for high-traffic areas. —Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025

For one, the boot’s stance angles have been refined over several years to hit that Goldilocks sweet spot: not too flexed, not too upright, and dead-flat edge-to-edge underfoot. —Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

There’s a literal red carpet underfoot and booths are upholstered with gold thread. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024

These are also well mapped, with different support zones for the ankle, instep, and underfoot cushioning. —Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024

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