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

With the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, and the addition of star cornerback Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, the Rams are expected to be a favorite to play in Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

McVay said he would “love” for Jimmy Garoppolo to return as Stafford’s backup.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams have added cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to a roster that includes quarterback Matthew Stafford — the reigning NFL most valuable player — receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and edge rusher Jared Verse among others.

From Los Angeles Times

The additions of McDuffie and Watson to an already deep and talented roster that features reigning NFL most valuable player Matthew Stafford, the Rams will be a favorite to play in Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium in February.

From Los Angeles Times

When the Rams won the Super Bowl four years ago, they were led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who cost Snead two of those first rounders.

From The Wall Street Journal