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 sequence of events that allegedly transpired upon Moore's arrival at the staffer's home was revealed in a transcript of the testimony given by Det. Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025 The group of around 20 staffers came from libraries across Middle Tennessee. Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025 Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025 At its monthly meeting in early December, NCPC chairman Will Scharf, who is also a White House staffer, said the White House was not required to submit demolition plans because the commission only oversees new construction. Arden Farhi, CBS News, 16 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 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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