an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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From there, Zendaya finished off the look with sock-less brown loafers and a beige silk scarf fastened around her carryall tote, once again combining major summer and fall 2025 trends.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025 Her director-mode look included a charming lace tank top, stylish loafers, and brown wide-leg pants that are primed for fall.—Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025 Simply pair them with flats and a hardworking tote bag now—then style with loafers or knee-high boots come fall.—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2025 Lucky for you—and your feet—Dr. Scholl’s is having a huge Amazon sale right now on versatile walking shoes, slip-on loafers, and vacation-worthy sandals.—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for loafer
Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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