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

The congresswoman also observed the first responder vehicles that are regularly called to respond to medical emergencies, including three fire trucks, just during the duration of her visit. — Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026

As a constituent of DeLauro’s, Dellacamera worked with the congresswoman on the creation of this fund and throughout the process of getting it up and running. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Earlier this month, political newcomer Melat Kiros, who like Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist, easily defeated a longtime congresswoman in Colorado. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 25 July 2026

The congresswoman, a Somali refugee herself, directly promoted the MEALS Act to her Somali constituents. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 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