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

His expensive loafers and a Starbucks cup bearing a different name eventually raised suspicions. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the groom wore a sage green linen suit from Bode with brown Dries Van Noten loafers. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

The assortment balanced familiar silhouettes with seasonal designs, including the women’s Maysale mule and men’s Perry loafer, alongside boots, sneakers, sandals and kitten heels. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Combine the ease of clogs and polish of loafers with The Penny Clog, a style that embodies the best of both worlds. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 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