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

This is a district that the congresswoman has been indicted. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026

The Dallas congresswoman framed the Democratic race as a test of toughness, experience and clear policy direction. —Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026

Omar's office told CNN that the congresswoman had likely been sprayed by apple cider vinegar, as well, citing preliminary reports. —Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

The attack against her came as the president and his allies have repeatedly criticized Omar in recent weeks, with the government launching an investigation into the congresswoman’s wealth and Trump decrying her onstage during a speech just hours before the attack. —Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 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