an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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While a proper selection of fall shoes should include boots, sneakers, and loafers, clogs have also earned their spot on the list of wardrobe staples.—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 Sam Edelman Lucca Loafer A great loafer worn on the streets of the Brera is so very Milanese.—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025 And further out, the Nike Air Max Phenomena SWDC (Serena Williams Design Crew) sneaker loafer featuring a Pearl Pink/Black/Cool Gray colorway is slated for next year.—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 The low is a fresh take on the classic Timberland boot, transformed into a loafer featuring the Telfar logo and available in both wheat and black.—Essence, 29 Sep. 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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