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

Kelly, a Far South Side and south suburban congresswoman whose district goes as far south as Danville, is a former state legislator, chief of staff to the state treasurer and chief administrative officer for Cook County. —Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

The candidate, former congresswoman Katie Porter of Orange County, even suggests a way to pay for her bold pledge. —George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026

The congresswoman noted that the Capitol campus will bring students and housing to the downtown area, in addition to the employees who work in the area. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Surprise, surprise, the drums started pounding for the SOB Act shortly after (though various legislative attempts have floated since Proposition 12 was passed) backed by a Midwestern congresswoman from a Big Pork state. —Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 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