loafer
1 Americannoun
noun
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a person who avoids work; idler
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a moccasin-like shoe for casual wear
Other Word Forms
- loaferish adjective
Etymology
Origin of loafer
1820–30, perhaps short for *landloafer vagabond; compare German (obsolete) Landläufer, Dutch landloper; landloper
Example Sentences
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“This interiority we have is so precious,” says Pollan, as he leans back against his cushy brown sofa in a navy blue sweater and worn loafers, a cup of green tea at his side.
From Los Angeles Times
She wore a white frilly shirt and distressed black jorts and loafers.
From Los Angeles Times
The man whose loafer launched an empire wanted a piece of the action this time.
From Los Angeles Times
My sneakers are not in great shape, but it’s this or some black dress loafers my mom got me for my class service at Hebrew school last year.
From Literature
If a bronze Keith Jackson was going to be standing outside the Rose Bowl, he was going to look like Keith Jackson, right down to the penny loafers.
From Los Angeles Times
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