an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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This loafer comes in five colors, has an Ortholite insole, and features arch support.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 July 2026 Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 July 2026 But where menswear is concerned, nothing rivals the cult of the Belgian loafer.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
6 July 2026 With granny shorts, these soft loafers create a relaxed put still put-together look that’s ideal for those who love a classic vibe with a trendy twist.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for loafer
Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner