staffer

noun

staff·​er ˈsta-fər How to pronounce staffer (audio)
Synonyms of staffernext
: a member of a staff (as of a newspaper)

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Some activists remain positive that more staffers at shelters will improve conditions, but others argue the money should go straight to the animals through food, enrichment and supplies instead of wages. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … ‘HOW EMBARRASSING’ – 'Pod Save America' accused of temporarily deleting clip critical of Piker after ex-Biden staffer amplified it. — FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Just how easy such a crime is to commit came to light a year ago when a former Michigan football staffer was arrested and accused of stealing more than 3,000 images and videos of athletes. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Former staffers said the focus on winning attention led Hilton to be unfocused, chasing projects based on the potential for clicks and coverage rather than business value. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for staffer

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First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of staffer was in 1862

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staffer

noun
staff·​er ˈstaf-ər How to pronounce staffer (audio)
: a member of a staff and especially a newspaper staff

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