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

The Duchess of Sussex paired her polished bottoms with a tan, lightweight short-sleeve sweater and added an understated pop of color with purple suede loafers. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Pair it with leather sneakers and sunglasses for an easy, elevated travel day outfit, or dress it up with sandals or loafers for happy hour. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Style it with simple black trousers, luxe loafers, and a chic watch to keep things polished. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026

George wore a white Ralph Lauren shirt and gray chino-style pants, while Louis wore a blue shirt and black pants with suede brown loafers. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026

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