congresswoman
noun
con·gress·wom·an
ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially
: a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Examples of congresswoman in a Sentence
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Claudia Ortiz, a congresswoman from the centrist Vamos Party, and one of the principal opposition figures to Bukele, is unsure how the country can reclaim its democracy.
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Danielle MacKey, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Only a few hours had passed since the longtime congresswoman from Oakland had released a statement conceding the primary election for U.S. Senate and congratulating her Democratic colleague, Rep. Adam B. Schiff of Burbank.
—Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
That leaves just one candidate, Republican Bob Branch, running against the sitting congresswoman.
—The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
But more sitting congresswomen than ever have decided not to add their names to the ballot for re-election.
—Kelly Dittmar, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
As Lee evolves from a determined activist to a formidable congresswoman, her trajectory is guided by the spirit of Chisholm.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Plus, Oscar-winner Regina King stars in Shirley as the first Black U.S. congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, and her bid to become the first Black and woman president.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
While studying at Mills, she was inspired by New York Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman and first to seek a major party presidential nomination, and worked on her presidential campaign.
—John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
In Frisco, the doctor protagonist calls a U.S. congresswoman.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024
Danielle MacKey, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Only a few hours had passed since the longtime congresswoman from Oakland had released a statement conceding the primary election for U.S. Senate and congratulating her Democratic colleague, Rep. Adam B. Schiff of Burbank.
—Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
That leaves just one candidate, Republican Bob Branch, running against the sitting congresswoman.
—The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
But more sitting congresswomen than ever have decided not to add their names to the ballot for re-election.
—Kelly Dittmar, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
As Lee evolves from a determined activist to a formidable congresswoman, her trajectory is guided by the spirit of Chisholm.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Plus, Oscar-winner Regina King stars in Shirley as the first Black U.S. congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, and her bid to become the first Black and woman president.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
While studying at Mills, she was inspired by New York Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman and first to seek a major party presidential nomination, and worked on her presidential campaign.
—John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
In Frisco, the doctor protagonist calls a U.S. congresswoman.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1868, in the meaning defined above
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congresswoman
noun
con·gress·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially
: a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Legal Definition
congresswoman
noun
con·gress·wom·an
plural congresswomen
: a female member of Congress
especially
: a female member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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