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

When councilman Steve Novick threatened to sue, the Blazers recoiled and became obstinate. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026

As of Saturday evening, Jones maintained a commanding lead over his nearest rival, fellow councilman Izzy Patoka. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 28 June 2026

The councilman and two others were arrested. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Newman said Vogler and his family attended Thursday’s hearing in Danville Circuit Court, where the visibly scarred councilman made an emotional statement about how the attack had altered his life. — ABC News, 25 June 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