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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Diaz gave the oversized suit trend an all-white spin on Friday, once again shirking heels in favor of square-toed black loafers—which are quickly becoming one of the most popular shoes of 2025. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025 Piana took umbrage over Viola Milano’s Capri and City loafers, pointing out among other similarities the shoes’ nearly identical white rubber soles. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025 Chloé’s chic loafer will be your new go-to for work, while Vince’s black leather boot is an everyday must. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 Romeo, 22, clad himself in a leather jacket, trousers and olive green loafers and Cruz, 19, sported a sweater, brown slacks and lace-up shoes. Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Dec. 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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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