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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

Crafted from smooth brushed leather and featuring hand-sewn details, the Dan penny loafer also features a durable waterproof sole in natural leather.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 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

Groppo highlighted the enthusiasm among a new male audience for Chanel ready-to-wear, including "loafers, trainers, blazers and bags".

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Weger thrives on “kinetic energy,” be it color, texture or a pair of bedazzled Italian loafers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

The illicit purchases also included games consoles, a £100 chopstick set, £100 men's loafers and £2.50 hand cream.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

A man representing Schlesinger, dressed in white slacks, polished loafers and a dark pinkish-red blazer stands at the edge of the pool, near its shadowy edges, staring down at the swimmer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 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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