Definition of staff

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  • staff is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • staff is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • staff is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of staff

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

    Synonyms

    1. stave
  • the body of teachers and administrators at a school (noun)

    Examples

    1. the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university

    Synonyms

    1. faculty
  • a rod carried as a symbol (noun)
  • a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose (noun)

    Examples

    1. he walked with the help of a wooden staff
  • building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration (noun)
  • personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task (noun)

    Examples

    1. the hospital has an excellent nursing staff
    2. the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions
  • provide with staff (verb)

    Examples

    1. This position is not always staffed
  • serve on the staff of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The two men staff the reception desk

See definition of staff in Merriam Webster