Synonyms for

Staffs

Verb / stæfs / Another word for staffs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A long stick used for support or as a symbol of authority.

Synonyms & similar words

faculty staff stave rod pole stick cane baton wand pike scepter crutch club truncheon bat mace crosier crook stave shillelagh bludgeon quarterstaff

Synonyms by register

Formal

personnel employees workforce personnel

Informal

crew team gang helpers

Literary

retinue following

Antonyms

leaders managers supervisors commanders chiefs heads

Common collocations

  • hired staffs
  • office staffs
  • teaching staffs
  • medical staffs
  • administrative staffs
  • kitchen staffs
  • full-time staffs

Word family

noun staff

Usage note

The word 'staff' is often used as a collective noun, referring to a group of people. While 'staffs' can refer to multiple groups of staff, it is more commonly used to refer to walking sticks or poles.

Example sentences

  1. The hiker used his staff to help him climb the mountain.
  2. The king's staff was made of gold and encrusted with jewels.
  3. The wizard's staff had magical powers.
  4. The police officer carried a staff to help control crowds.
  5. The shepherd used his staff to guide the sheep.

Quotes

  • I have a staff of 20 people who work for me.
  • There is safety in numbers and in a good sound staff.
  • The staff of life is good bread.

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