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

Examples of loafer in a Sentence

an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything

Recent Examples on the Web

Add new loafers, knee-high boots, and sneakers to your wardrobe for less. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

These Skechers sneakers come in a white design that’s versatile and full of arch support, while these Vionic loafers boast sneaker-level comfort that helps align your posture and have a deeper heel cup for extra stability. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

The launch features two styles, a penny loafer and a tassel loafer. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025

The preppy trend has long been permeating fashion, where there’s been no escaping the scholarly tropes of collegiate knit sweaters, check kilts, loafers, and classic trench coats. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025

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