staffer

noun

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

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Two other hospital staffers, who asked to remain unnamed, told the Tribune Thursday that the facility was slated to close. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 Pierson was ultimately pushed out in January 2023, after the two women clashed, according to four former staffers. Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 In his parting email sent Thursday to staffers, which was obtained by ABC News, Driscoll said he was informed of his termination Wednesday night and was given no reason for the move. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025 Some refuges have just one staffer left, Chandler said. Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staffer. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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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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