Definition of loafer
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Examples of loafer in a Sentence
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
Recent Examples of loafer from the Web
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Shoes: Gucci Marmont fringe leather loafers, $795, Neiman Marcus Fort Worth.
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Yes, there were ladylike pumps on the runway, but the more interesting story at the show were the hefty loafers worn with many of the collection’s daywear looks.
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The atmosphere in this novel is stretched taut as the characters wait for the other polished loafer to drop.
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Instead, men can put their best foot forward in a loafer—
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As the temperature rises, you might be sorely tempted to ditch the collared shirts and loafers for T-shirts and flip-flops.
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Ferragamo’s footwear included penny loafers or slip on moccasins with rubber soles adorned with the trademark buckle for the city or rope accents for the seaside.
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Doug Ray, president of product and innovation at Dentsu Aegis Network, opts for a pair of khakis, a polo shirt and soft Italian loafers or white canvas shoes during the day and a blazer at night.
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Mr. Judson enjoyed doing yardwork dressed in khakis and loafers and loved to work on home projects, his family said.
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Origin and Etymology of loafer
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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playDefinition of loafer for English Language Learners
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: a low shoe with no laces
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: a person who does not work hard
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