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Examples of loafer in a Sentence
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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The supermodel debuted a brown cashmere coat, pairing it with straight-leg jeans, black loafers and a gold necklace.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
With straight-leg jeans and leather shoes—like loafers, ballet flats, or pumps—they’re a textured alternative to the thinner, quieter knits in your fall capsule.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
All the high-end designers have a sling back or pump for dressier occasions and a classic loafer, like Jimmy Choo’s Marlow Diamond, pairs well with denim.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Shonda Rhimes, who mostly works from her Connecticut home, is always wrapping herself in super-cozy sweaters (often paired with Gucci loafers) from St. John Knits, Chanel and Veronica Beard.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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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
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“Loafer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loafer. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
loafer
noun
loaf·er
ˈlō-fər
1
: a person who loafs
2
: a low shoe with no laces
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