committeeman

noun

com·​mit·​tee·​man kə-ˈmi-tē-mən 

-ˌman

1

: a member of a committee

2

: a party leader of a ward or precinct

Examples of committeeman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Democratic Party leaders should insist that Bolton, as a member in good standing and a Tamarac precinct committeeman, appear before party leaders and explain his PAC’s actions. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Uldricks said precinct committeemen from the Fifth District, which is less than 10 people, will caucus to replace Anderson by the end of the month. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Aside from being mayor, Friedel is also a member of the Fountain Hills Sons of the American Legion and a precinct and state committeeman for LD3. — Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 6 May 2026

Bob Skinner, 78, of Idaho Falls, who is the Idaho American Legion’s national executive committeeman, was among those who traveled to Boise to attend Abrahamson’s hearing. — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for committeeman

• committeemen

Kids Definition

committeeman

noun

com·​mit·​tee·​man -mən 

-ˌman

: a member of a committee