Barefoot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Barefoot is an adjective meaning Wearing nothing on the feet.
Meaning
Wearing nothing on the feet.
More Meanings
- (informal) Of a vehicle on an icy road: not using snow chains.
- (CB radio, slang) Transmitting without the use of an amplifier.
- (CB radio slang) Transmitting without the use of an amplifier.
Example Sentences
She likes to go barefoot in the summertime.
After taking off their shoes, socks and sandals at the doorway, the kids were barefoot.
It was firm enough to walk on, but Bradly took off his boots to preserve the leather from sea-water, and for the pleasure of barefoot walking on cool sand.
Ignoring the familiar discomfort, he padded barefoot across the thick white carpet toward the heavy curtains that lined the richly appointed bedroom’s wide transparisteel window.
Synonyms for barefoot
Depending on context, synonyms include barefooted, discalced, shoeless, unshod, unshoed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shoeless, unshod, unshoed, naked, nude, bare.
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