penny loafer

noun

: a loafer with a strap across the upper originally used for holding a penny

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Stuart Weitzman Stuart Weitzman unveiled a five-piece shoe capsule, ranging from the Elario slip-on sneaker with an apron toe and elasticized back to the Emmanuel penny loafer with a rugged lug sole. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 Fashion risk-takers can try the fuzzy loafer look with these Cushionaire slip-ons, which have a penny loafer silhouette and come in four versatile shades. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026 In for a Penny, in for a Pound The classic penny loafer, of course, looks great with other staples like a bomber jacket, jeans, and button-ups. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2025 Fast-forward to the 20th century, and moccasins have become a popular casual shoe, combining the sleek elegance of a penny loafer with the secure lacing of a boat shoe—and the comfort level of Ugg boots. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for penny loafer

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of penny loafer was in 1968

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“Penny loafer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penny%20loafer. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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