staffer

noun

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

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At the first event, Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming performed during holiday parties for the Secret Service, military aides and other staffers. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026 During the Tribeca event in New York City, Perry took part in a post-screening Q&A with journalist Tomás Mier, a former PEOPLE staffer. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Stephenson recalled being a young staffer at the Capitol and said late-night debates going to 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning were pretty routine. Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026 Only about 10 original staffers remain, plus about 10 new hires who cycle in and out. Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for staffer

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 20 Jun. 2026.

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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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