Loafer Definition

lōfər
loafers
noun
loafers
A person who loafs; lounger; idler.
Webster's New World
One who is habitually idle.
Disliked loafers on the job.
American Heritage

(trademark) A shoe with no laces, resembling a moccasin.

Wiktionary
A moccasinlike shoe for informal wear.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
  • hard worker

Other Word Forms of Loafer

Noun

Singular:
loafer
Plural:
loafers

Origin of Loafer

  • Perhaps short for landloafer, possibly a partial translation of German Landläufer [Cf Dial Ger loofen "to run"]; or connected to Middle English lo(o)ve, lo(o)ffinge "a remnant, the rest, that which remains or lingers" from Old English lāf (“remainder, residue, what is left"). Akin to Scots lave "the rest, remainder", Old English lÇ£fan "to leave behind". More at leave

    From Wiktionary

  • Short for obsolete land-loafer vagabond, idler possibly partial translation of obsolete German Landläufer from Middle High German landlöufer land land löufer runner (from loufen to run) (from Old High German hlouffan)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Loafer Sentence Examples

  • Professionals will flock to the smart Trevor loafer, a modern slip-on style that appears much more costly than its under $50 price suggests it would be.

  • The Victor is a unique hybrid of a loafer and a slipper.

  • Camp shirts look great when paired with a dressy sandal or a soft loafer as well.

  • This upscale penny loafer became a stable product for urban professionals and early prepsters.

  • Females need not feel left out of the loafer scene.

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Words Starting With

LLOLOA

Words Ending With

RERFER

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With L6 Letter Words Ending With R