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

Recent Examples on the Web

The congresswoman said she was denied access to visit Guerrero-Cruz at least three times while he was being held at Adelanto. —Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025

The president has branded the congresswoman from Georgia a traitor, publicly withdrawing his support and endorsement of her. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

The South Carolina congresswoman, who is also running in the state's 2026 gubernatorial election, unleashed on House leadership in the piece. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025

The New York congresswoman’s support begins to wane among older Democrats, with middle-aged voters favoring Harris and seniors favoring Newsom. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for congresswoman

• businesswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman
• spokeswoman

Kids Definition

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