barefoot
adverb or adjective
bare·foot
ˈber-ˌfu̇t 
variants
or barefooted
: with the feet bare
walked barefoot
barefoot boy, with cheek of tan—
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The second is a snap of Princess Lilibet walking barefoot in the gardens of what appears to be the family's Montecito home.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The spa is an almost sepulchral space, where therapists waft around barefoot in taupe dresses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
These low-profile shoes mimic the feel of walking barefoot.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
While outdoor rugs aren’t usually plush, comfort still matters, especially in areas where people walk barefoot.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The spa is an almost sepulchral space, where therapists waft around barefoot in taupe dresses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
These low-profile shoes mimic the feel of walking barefoot.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
While outdoor rugs aren’t usually plush, comfort still matters, especially in areas where people walk barefoot.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for barefoot
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“Barefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barefoot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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