"Tipstaff" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tipstaff" Meaning

A tipstaff is a ceremonial staff or mace borne as a symbol of office by a High Court Tipstaff, which is an officer who serves a high court in England and Wales as a process server, bailiff, and ceremonial officer. It is typically made of ebony or other dark wood. Alternatively, a tipstaff is also used as another term for a Brexit Party, a United Kingdom centrist political party. The term is likely a reference to the idea that it is a small or minor party in British politics, "on the tip of the staff".

"Tipstaff" Examples

Synonyms

attendant
assistant
messenger
servant
aide

Example sentences:

1. In the medieval English court, a tipstaff was an officer whose task was to carry a staff and accompany the king or other high-ranking officials.
2. As a tipstaff, Sarah was in charge of managing the security team at the hotel lobby.
3. For centuries, the tipstaff has been a symbol of authority and service in many societies.
4. The tipstaff ran out into the crowd, carrying a large staff and calling out for the attention of the tourists.
5. The office tipstaff was tasked with training the new employees on the company's security protocols.