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

One of the petitions, from congresswoman Daniela Carneiro, called on the Supreme Court to suspend and investigate Rodrigues. —Jack Lang, New York Times, 16 May 2025

Resonance over hierarchy: What corporate leaders can learn from congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. —Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

The former congresswoman has become a gun control proponent and frequent critic of U.S. firearm policies. —Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025

The first term congresswoman has also called out the Trump administration for its policies, including the president's move to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across companies and educational institutions. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 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