staffer

noun

staff·​er ˈsta-fər 

: a member of a staff (as of a newspaper)

Examples of staffer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Retaining Thompson in his role would provide short-term relief to CNN staffers who are concerned about the change in ownership. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

As head coach, Powers has significant influence over the hockey program and staffers who might have relevant information. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Ward, on a suicide watch, was living in a Baltimore hotel with a staffer who was forced to work for more than two days straight when other staff didn't show up. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Billboard staffers and contributors answer these questions and more below. — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for staffer

• gaffer
• anaphor
• semaphore
• cartographer
• telegrapher

Kids Definition

staffer

noun

staff·​er ˈstaf-ər 

: a member of a staff and especially a newspaper staff