loafer

noun

loaf·​er ˈlō-fər 

1

: one that loafs : idler

2

: a low step-in shoe

Synonyms of loafer

• slug
• drone
• bum
• snail
• idler
• slouch
• sluggard
• layabout
• deadbeat
• lazybones

Examples of loafer in a Sentence

an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than mimicking a sneaker or a loafer, the Gardana leans into a deliberately odd silhouette. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

These comfy pull-on pants would be perfectly breezy year-round, but would look so chic with loafers and a V-neck sweater once the temperatures drop. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Stay comfy while looking classy in Quince’s latest loafer design. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Cameron donned a wool silk suit by Grand Le Mar and black Jacques Solovière loafers. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

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

Phrases Containing loafer

• penny loafer

Rhymes for loafer

• gopher

Kids Definition

loafer

noun

loaf·​er ˈlō-fər 

1

: a person who loafs

2

: a low shoe with no laces