councilman

noun

coun·​cil·​man ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-mən 

: a member of a council (as of a town or city)

councilmanic

ˌkau̇n(t)-səl-ˈma-nik 

adjective

Examples of councilman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ilwaco councilman Matt Lessnau, who grew up in the town and moved back during the pandemic, said the cidery is the perfect example of what Ilwaco is trying to build. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

The 43-year-old, who is also an El Portal councilman, started the business over 15 years ago on little more than a shoestring and a burning desire to fill a growing void. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

This piece from Josh Johnson about New Jersey councilman and former hitman John Alite harkened back to that format. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

One councilman raised the prospect of hackers taking control of the drones and using them as projectiles. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

councilman

noun

coun·​cil·​man ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-mən 

: a member of a council (as of a town or city)

Legal Definition

councilman

noun

coun·​cil·​man

plural councilmen

: a member of a council : councillor