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

Hegseth said in a social media message Monday that the military has started to take action against Kelly, a former astronaut and the husband of Gabby Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman shot in 2011 in an assassination attempt. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026

The congresswoman’s statement recognized the tension between satisfaction over Maduro’s removal and concern for the dangers ahead. —Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026

The congresswoman said Venezuelans would feel more confident about the road ahead had Trump suggested the need for another election or talks with Machado. —Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026

Simply put, the congresswoman from Broward County cannot afford him on her $174,000 salary. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026

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