congressional district

noun

: a territorial division of a state from which a member of the U.S. House of Representatives is elected

Examples of congressional district in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like many congressional districts across California, the boundaries of the 7th District have changed following Proposition 50. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

In Miami-Dade County, which voted Republican in the most recent elections for governor and president, the backlash presents an opportunity for Democrats, even in congressional districts newly drawn to benefit the GOP. — Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

The actual amendment to the state constitution referenced in Question 3 explicitly states that the Declaration of Rights will no longer provide criteria for congressional district boundaries. — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

In two South Florida congressional districts, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board endorses long-time Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and, in an open seat, newcomer Pia Dandiya. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for congressional district

• subdistrict

Legal Definition

congressional district

noun

: a territorial division of a state from which a member of the U.S. House of Representatives is elected