congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-mən 

: a member of a congress

especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Examples of congressman in a Sentence

a former congressman who is now a senator

Recent Examples on the Web

The disgraced ex-congressman was released from New Jersey’s FCI Fairton Friday, where be began serving what would’ve been an 87-month sentence in July. —Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025

The Kansas native began working in Issa’s office in 2003 while studying at American University in Washington, then climbed his way through the congressman’s staff from a legislative aide to eventually a senior adviser. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025

Kennedy, a three-term congressman from Newton, was 42 at the time. —Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025

Veasey’s office requested a tour for the congressman and staff in August but didn’t receive a response, according to a spokesperson. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for congressman

• congressmen

Kids Definition

congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-grəs-mən 

: a member of a congress

especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Legal Definition

congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man

plural congressmen

: a member of Congress

especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives