Staff Definition & Meaning
staff
- noun
- personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task; "the hospital has an excellent nursing staff"; "the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions"
- a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff"
- the body of teachers and administrators at a school; "the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university"
- 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
- (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
- verb
- provide with staff; "This position is not always staffed"
- serve on the staff of; "The two men staff the reception desk"
"Staff" in song lyrics
See how staff is used in real songs:
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"Gassed you up then slap you with my staff"
3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood -
"Laughing at your writing staff"
7L & Esoteric — Def Rhymes -
"Sit back and laugh with my own staff"
9th Prince — Concrete Jungle
Words that rhyme with staff
Usage tips for "staff"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "staff" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for staff to find words that pair well.