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

And per reporting in Political Cortadito, the congresswoman has no plans to accept any debate invitations anytime soon. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Beatty, a Democratic congresswoman from Ohio who serves on the board, is seeking the court's intervention to block the Kennedy Center board's vote this week to close the center for renovations. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

In another clip posted by TMZ, the congresswoman was asked about Sheeran’s responsibility for Macklemore’s ousting. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

The merch quickly gained traction on social media as the 38-year-old congresswoman fights to hold her battleground seat for a third term. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 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