congresswoman

noun

con·​gress·​wom·​an ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce congresswoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially : a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

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Not only are Hochul's numbers in bad shape throughout the state, the congresswoman is vastly smarter and quicker than the dim bulb governor. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 More from this past week • A leading national expert on gerrymandering says the plan floated by some Republicans to oust this Kansas congresswoman from office could backfire. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025 Establishing the center, which was first named the Model City Cultural Arts Center, was the brainchild of the late congresswoman Carrie Meek and pastor Sondra Roberts Julien. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 The Texas congresswoman is one of the most visible politicians in the House and is known for her inflammatory language. Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congresswoman

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First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of congresswoman was in 1868

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“Congresswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congresswoman. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

congresswoman

noun
con·​gress·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce congresswoman (audio)
: 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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