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loafer

[loh-fer] / ˈloʊ fər /


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The soap-bubble fantasy of Ms. Lemann’s New Orleans rather calls to mind the Hundred Acre Wood, if Christopher Robin were a gentle, dissipated loafer in a wrinkled seersucker suit.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

“She’s a loafer for life now,” Kelce confirmed.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2025

The clown-toed Martine Rose loafer heels that I got on mega-sale on Farfetch and represent all my alt-kid dreams come true.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2025

The song is the unhurried portrait of a loafer on his front porch, watching tourists sunbathe while a pot of shrimp is beginning to boil.

From Seattle Times Sep. 2, 2023

“Careful, Son. And take close aim; it’s a big loafer wolf, gone mad.”

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson

Those still open tend to have generators, menus priced in dollars and a clientele of well-connected Cubans, decked in salmon shirts and tassel loafers.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Instead there is a collection of 12 mix-and-match pieces in navy and cream from Marks and Spencer, the FA's official partner, with not a tie in sight, all accessorised with loafers.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

An account affiliated with the Libertarian Party on X appeared to tacitly support Weir’s proposal, posting a palette of button-down shirts, quarter zips, khakis and loafers to guide the choices of convention attendees.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

Over many decades, the queen in her public appearances maintained a silhouette of practicality over trend, usually a structured jacket and matching hat, along with Anello & Davide calf leather loafers.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

She reached into one of her shopping bags and pulled out a pair of banged-up penny loafers.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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