loafer

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loaf·er | \ ˈlō-fər

Definition of loafer

1 : one that loafs : idler

2 : a low step-in shoe

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Examples of loafer in a Sentence

an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything

Recent Examples on the Web The slipper, an ubiquitous symbol of daily life, was designed from their signature silhouette, a slide-in flat shoe, which can be worn as a loafer or, with a fold down heel feature, worn as a slipper. — Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022 Add a bit of polished edge to your look with the Urban Outfitters Sara loafer. — SELF, 1 Apr. 2022 Hush Puppies' slip-on loafer might just be your new favorite dress shoe. — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2022 Due to the shoe's extra cushioning in the heel, this loafer provides a comfy bed for your feet to rest all day. — Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022 The pre-fall Proenza Schouler white square-toe loafer, meanwhile, hits the refresh on polished prep, as does The Row’s Margaret—a slim-line, block-heel iteration. — Vogue, 15 Apr. 2022 Embrace embellishments for a luxe touch to any style of loafer—adornments run the gamut from subtle designer logos to oversize buckles and sculptural metalwork. — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2022 For work, pair it with a chic loafer, maybe over a turtleneck too; then just slide into heels for your night out. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2021 In 1961, Gucci introduced a Hobo-style bag that caught the eye of Jackie Kennedy, whose husband so famously loved Gucci’s loafer moccasins. — Vogue, 4 Nov. 2021 See More

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