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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

There weren’t many of the gray loafer wolves in our part of the country, but I knew about them.

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

She wore a long skirt from Aritzia, a collared blue tank, a belt and loafers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 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

University of Southern California freshman tight end Mark Bowman looked like a million bucks at the Mater Dei High prom in Anaheim in May in a crisp blue suit, Gucci loafers and a Lamborghini Huracan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

Just as I slipped on my penny loafers, a phone rang and disturbed the quiet stillness of the house.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez




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