staffer

noun

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

Examples of staffer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Citigroup sent a memo to staffers urging them not to get involved in altercations with climate protesters that have been striking outside of its headquarters since June. Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 June 2024 DeSantis was unhappy that Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried filed three ethics complaints in 2023, accusing top DeSantis staffers of pressuring lawmakers and lobbyists for support and money for his presidential campaign while the fate of their bills hung in the balance. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024 In May 2023, Trump both embraced election denialism and taunted CNN’s moderator, Kaitlan Collins, at a town hall event that outraged network staffers and contributed to the ouster of the network’s chief executive, Chris Licht. Jeremy Barr, Washington Post, 27 June 2024 The list includes bloggers, content creators, human rights defenders, a doctor, and a parliamentary staffer, Amnesty Kenya executive director Irũngũ Houghton told CNN. Larry Madowo, CNN, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for staffer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of staffer was in 1862

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“Staffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staffer. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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