staffer

noun

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

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Hours after the post on X, CDC staffers received a directive from Secretary Kennedy — dated May 19, but sent May 27 — rescinding the department's 2022 acceptance of the CDC's recommendations for the use of COVID shots in children and during pregnancy. Pien Huang, NPR, 31 May 2025 Another order ended affirmative action in federal contracting and directed layoffs for federal diversity, equity and inclusion staffers. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 Most Popular At the end of the regular season, exactly one staffer at The Athletic still picked Edmonton to win it all. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 May 2025 The View's resident conservative panelist — and former Donald Trump staffer — has once again taken a firm stand against contemporary liberal ideologies following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the November 2024 presidential election. Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for staffer

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jun. 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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