councilwoman

noun

coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇-mən 

: a woman who is a member of a council

Examples of councilwoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The assassination of local councilwoman Marielle Franco inspired some Black women to run for office, Matos Almeida said, but political violence and insufficient resources continue to hinder the participation of women in politics. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

My mission and purpose as your future councilwoman would be not only to bring openness to the residents of Hialeah but focus on initiatives that truly help our residents. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Former Charlotte city councilwoman Tiawana Brown has appealed her 10-month prison sentence after taking to Facebook Live to slam the federal judge who handled the final hearing in her felony COVID fraud case. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

The councilwoman added that, if NYU is seeking any rezoning or landscaping changes, local politicians want to be involved in that planning. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for councilwoman

• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman

Kids Definition

councilwoman

noun

coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇m-ən 

: a woman who is a member of a council

Legal Definition

councilwoman

noun

coun·​cil·​wom·​an

plural councilwomen

: a woman who is a member of a council