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

Former South Carolina congressman Joe Cunningham talks — and writes — like someone who has nothing to lose. — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

Gary Franks served three terms as a congressman from Connecticut’s 5th District. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

Colleagues from both sides of the aisle have called on the 45-year-old congressman to resign. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

The letter was led by Texas congressman August Pfluger, chairman of the Republican Study Committee. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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