congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-mən 

: a member of a congress

especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Examples of congressman in a Sentence

a former congressman who is now a senator

Recent Examples on the Web

The move quickly drew widespread criticism and later a formal House resolution admonishing the four-term congressman. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

On Thursday afternoon, Moskowitz took to social media to announce the arrest of the unidentified man in Boca Raton, who lives near the congressman’s home. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Last week, suspicious packages were received in the mail at the offices of Central Florida congressmen Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto as well, the Orlando Sentinel reported. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official, and Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman, are locked in a close race for the pivotal seat. — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for congressman

• congressmen

Kids Definition

congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-grəs-mən 

: a member of a congress

especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Legal Definition

congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man

plural congressmen

: a member of Congress

especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives