loafer

noun

loaf·​er ˈlō-fər How to pronounce loafer (audio)
1
: one that loafs : idler
2
: a low step-in shoe

Examples of loafer in a Sentence

an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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The supermodel debuted a brown cashmere coat, pairing it with straight-leg jeans, black loafers and a gold necklace. Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 With straight-leg jeans and leather shoes—like loafers, ballet flats, or pumps—they’re a textured alternative to the thinner, quieter knits in your fall capsule. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024 All the high-end designers have a sling back or pump for dressier occasions and a classic loafer, like Jimmy Choo’s Marlow Diamond, pairs well with denim. Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Shonda Rhimes, who mostly works from her Connecticut home, is always wrapping herself in super-cozy sweaters (often paired with Gucci loafers) from St. John Knits, Chanel and Veronica Beard. Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loafer 

Word History

Etymology

perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of loafer was in 1830

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“Loafer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loafer. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

loafer

noun
loaf·​er ˈlō-fər How to pronounce loafer (audio)
1
: a person who loafs
2
: a low shoe with no laces

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