as in slugs
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafers
Cole Haan Grand City Platform Oxford Derby These Oxford shoes from Cole Haan are like loafers, sneakers…and heels!
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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
These mid-rise jeans come in a jet-black wash and wide-leg silhouette that works with virtually any shoe, from loafers to slipper sandals.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Roma lace-ups, Elordi has been seen in Bottega Veneta’s Daddy loafers, Orbit sneakers and Flash sneakers, proving his loyalty to the brand’s footwear.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
To make this update easy, Nordstrom Rack dropped prices on hundreds of sneakers, sandals, loafers, and heels ahead of spring, and the best deals are up to 79 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Produced in India, the collection features boots, loafers, mary janes and more.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
With everything from refined fisherman sandals and opera pumps to raffia loafers and classic Chelsea boots, there is truly something to suit any style.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Goldberg owns two hundred and eighty-eight pairs—including, but not limited to, heels, sneakers, pointy-toed flats, Birkenstocks, Converses, wedges, boots, platforms, Crocs, flip-flops, and loafers.
—André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Pointy heels elongate, block heels offer stability, scrappy sandals bring softness, and chunky loafers add contrast.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
These mid-rise jeans come in a jet-black wash and wide-leg silhouette that works with virtually any shoe, from loafers to slipper sandals.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Roma lace-ups, Elordi has been seen in Bottega Veneta’s Daddy loafers, Orbit sneakers and Flash sneakers, proving his loyalty to the brand’s footwear.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
To make this update easy, Nordstrom Rack dropped prices on hundreds of sneakers, sandals, loafers, and heels ahead of spring, and the best deals are up to 79 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Produced in India, the collection features boots, loafers, mary janes and more.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
With everything from refined fisherman sandals and opera pumps to raffia loafers and classic Chelsea boots, there is truly something to suit any style.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Goldberg owns two hundred and eighty-eight pairs—including, but not limited to, heels, sneakers, pointy-toed flats, Birkenstocks, Converses, wedges, boots, platforms, Crocs, flip-flops, and loafers.
—André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Pointy heels elongate, block heels offer stability, scrappy sandals bring softness, and chunky loafers add contrast.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafers
Noun
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Later, a pair of slugs that help the seed cross an arid landscape, like camels in the desert, glisten vividly.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2025
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The good news is that researchers at Oregon State University2 have found that coffee is effective in getting rid of slugs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Like many law enforcement agencies since 9/11, the CBP has substantially beefed up its equipment with military-style weaponry and aircraft, including a fleet of Black Hawk helicopters and Predator drones.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those instruments stayed grounded during Melissa, while other instruments and drones collecting forecast information were deployed.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This will reduce the number of snails and other pests that overwinter nearby and feed on your plants in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sturdy cloches can keep slugs, snails, and many other pests from feeding on veggies, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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With both travel and programming budgets under pressure, all markets have to make a strong case to get buyer and seller bums on seats (or, more accurately, into screening booths and meeting rooms).—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Broncos have been no slouches on defense, either.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Loafers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafers. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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