an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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More of a sneaker-dress shoe combination than the sneaker loafer looks that have been dominating the trend cycle, the Air Max RK61 is a first-of-its-kind model that will debut with the Air Afrique collaboration.—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 The Tassel Loafer Classic loafers remain a fashion-girl favorite for fall.—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 Vionic 23Walk Walking Sneakers These walking sneakers from Vionic have a sporty loafer appearance, with a durable sneaker-like outsole.—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 Certain Ugg styles are down to just $92, while Tory Burch loafers and Stuart Weitzman boots are almost half-off.—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loafer
Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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