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

And he is another bright spot in the Rams’ constellation of Stafford, the NFL’s reigning MVP; Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who last season led the league in receptions and receiving touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In late 2020, he bought a luxury Niesmann and Bischoff Smove 7.4e from a dealership in Stafford for £124,550.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Matthew Stafford is a master at reading defenses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“He’s a guy that asks questions,” Stafford said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"His Grace won a great victory at Oxcross. Ser Stafford Lannister is dead, his host scattered."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin