Loafers: meaning, definitions and examples

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loafers

[ ˈloʊfərz ]

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type of shoes

Loafers are slip-on shoes that are typically low-heeled and casual in style. They are often made of leather and have a moccasin-like construction.

Synonyms

moccasins, penny loafers, slip-ons

Examples of usage

He wore a pair of stylish loafers to the party.
She prefers loafers over sneakers for everyday wear.

Translations

Translations of the word "loafers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mocassins

🇮🇳 लोफर्स

🇩🇪 Slipper

🇮🇩 sepatu slip-on

🇺🇦 лофери

🇵🇱 mokasyny

🇯🇵 ローファー

🇫🇷 mocassins

🇪🇸 mocasines

🇹🇷 loafer ayakkabı

🇰🇷 로퍼

🇸🇦 أحذية اللوفر

🇨🇿 mokasíny

🇸🇰 mokasíny

🇨🇳 乐福鞋

🇸🇮 mokasini

🇮🇸 mokkaskór

🇰🇿 мокасиндер

🇬🇪 მოკასინები

🇦🇿 lofer ayaqqabılar

🇲🇽 mocasines

Word origin

The term 'loafers' originated in the mid-20th century, with the style becoming popular in the United States. Loafers were initially designed as casual shoes for men, but have since evolved to be worn by both men and women in various settings.