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STAFF

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Staff.

How to pronounce staff:

Def 1 US

Staff - as a noun

Personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

Example: "The hospital has an excellent nursing staff"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force10personnel11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose

Example: "He walked with the help of a wooden staff"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stick11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The body of teachers and administrators at a school

Example: "The dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faculty15

Building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration

A rod carried as a symbol

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symbol13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stave8

Staff - as a verb

Provide with staff

Example: "This position is not always staffed"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cater7ply8provide13supply13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Serve on the staff of

Example: "The two men staff the reception desk"

Example Sentences

"The school staff organized a field trip for the students."
"Please hand the document to the front desk staff."
"The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating."
"She joined the editorial staff of a renowned magazine."
"The restaurant staff worked hard to deliver exceptional service."
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Word Game Points

Is STAFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staff is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STAFF has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STAFF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, staff is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAFF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STAFF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staff is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAFF has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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