Stafford

American  

[staf-erd] / ˈstæf ərd /

noun

1. Jean, 1915–79, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

2. Sir Edward William, 1819–1901, New Zealand political leader, born in Scotland: prime minister 1856–61, 1865–69, 1872.

3. a city in and the county seat of Staffordshire, in central England.

4. Staffordshire.

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Stafford ¹ British  

/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

1. a market town in central England, administrative centre of Staffordshire. Pop: 63 681 (2001)

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Stafford ² British  

/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

1. Sir Edward William . 1819–1901, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1856–61; 1865–69; 1872)

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Example Sentences

This could boil down to Sam Darnold versus Matthew Stafford.

From Los Angeles Times

Adams is part of a Rams offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, a finalist for the NFL most valuable player award, and receiver Puka Nacua, a finalist for NFL offensive player of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

It took a third of the season to establish a consistent connection with Stafford, but Adams led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches despite sitting out three games because of a hamstring injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford passed for 457 yards and three touchdowns and Nacua amassed 225 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford, a 17th-year pro, played 12 seasons with the Lions before he was finally able to play for a chance to advance to — and win — a Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times