# Sloane

/ˈsɫoʊn/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sloane
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a young, wealthy person in London who follows traditional upper-class fashions and lifestyles. You use this to describe someone who looks like they belong to a rich, old-fashioned family.

For teachers: a young person of the upper or upper-middle class, typically residing in London, who adheres to a traditional and conservative lifestyle. Often carries a mildly pejorative or stereotypical connotation regarding social insularity.

## Examples

- She wears pearls and tweed like a typical Sloane.
- The wine bar was filled with Sloanes discussing their upcoming weekend trips to the countryside.
- While the term originated in the 1970s to describe the residents of Chelsea, the modern Sloane maintains a similar aesthetic of understated, expensive heritage brands.

## Usage notes

- Often used as part of the compound 'Sloane Ranger'.

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