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.
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Water runs underfoot and drips from the ceiling, continuing the process that has been going on for millions of years.
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Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
All the while, the gooey ambient synths underfoot lean closer to New Age than gospel music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Birch hardwood floors gleam underfoot, mahogany coffered ceilings crown the ballroom and dining room, and fine custom details carry through every corner.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The soft high-pile texture feels plush underfoot, while the durable woven design is built to handle daily wear.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
All the while, the gooey ambient synths underfoot lean closer to New Age than gospel music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Birch hardwood floors gleam underfoot, mahogany coffered ceilings crown the ballroom and dining room, and fine custom details carry through every corner.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The soft high-pile texture feels plush underfoot, while the durable woven design is built to handle daily wear.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underfoot
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“Underfoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underfoot. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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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
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