staffer

noun

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

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Under that plan, the county would expand its study of the sewage crisis’ health and economic impacts, expand an existing air filter distribution program and hire a staffer dedicated to the crisis. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 Small was also the subject of a prior complaint in early 2024 for allegedly berating staffers, Politico reported. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025 And amid the staff losses, staffers normally assigned to park programming, construction, and trail maintenance, as well as a cadre of park scientists, have been reassigned to visitor services to keep up with the summer season. Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 3 July 2025 The audit report states staffers with the MVD and the Secretary of State's Office currently meet monthly, but that the frequency of those meetings should be upped to weekly chats. Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 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 15 Jul. 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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