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

A few weeks later, the Rams signed Stafford — the reigning NFL MVP — to a one-year, $55-million extension through the 2027 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Do you remember when, two years after that, they traded quarterback Jared Goff and multiple first-round picks to the Detroit Lions for Stafford?

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

While the decision to draft Ty Simpson looks as if the Rams are purely focused on their future, it also serves as extra motivation for Matthew Stafford.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"Meanwhile Father lives off the fat of the riverlands, while our uncle Stafford gathers fresh levies at the Rock."

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