an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Hadid arrived at the Le Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris for the Schiaparelli fall 2025 show, dressed in a black waxed leather bomber jacket, black straight leg jeans, and loafers.—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 There are also selvedge denim jeans, tassel loafers, a field jacket, and a lightweight pique blazer.—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025 In fact, Amazon’s fashion hub has secretly dropped the price of several of the brand's top-selling styles, including a pair of loafers that are writer-loved.—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025 Photo : Brad Torchia Paul Smith cotton trench, $2,195; Ferragamo cashmere sweater, $1,090, and cotton trousers, $2,730; Dolce & Gabbana suede loafers, $995.—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loafer
Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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