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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The minister added that police had recently stopped an attack against a staffer of another presidential candidate, Paloma Valencia, in the same city. CBS News, 16 May 2026 The findings were discussed in an internal memo Prasad sent to staffers last November, though the FDA has not formally announced the findings or explained how they were developed. Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 May 2026 During the debate, candidate Steve Hilton talked about a recent scandal involving staffers working for candidate Xavier Becerra. James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026 On day one of Schlossberg’s campaign, the Times reported, as his team went full speed ahead, the candidate opted to skip an opportunity to build energy among his staffers — in favor of taking a nap. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staffer. Accessed 23 May. 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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