congresswoman

noun

con·​gress·​wom·​an ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce congresswoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially : a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Examples of congresswoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Local political analysts had predicted that the crowded race to replace Eshoo would be a close one — especially given the relatively short campaign season that kicked off in late November when the congresswoman announced her retirement. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024 Porter, a three-term congresswoman from a swing district in Orange County, ran as an outsider looking to shake things up. Marisa Lagos, NPR, 5 Mar. 2024 In an announcement issued by Lee’s office Wednesday, Dusty Baker and Dave Stewart were listed among the endorsers for the Oakland congresswoman. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024 Tangent The turmoil in Boebert’s personal life comes as the firebrand congresswoman attempts to run for re-election in a new district. Zachary Folk, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The Colorado congresswoman wrote about Brody’s birth in her memoir My American Life. Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 The 39-year-old congresswoman has risen to prominence among the right flanks of the Republican party, in part due to her vocal support for Trump, denying 2020 election results and grilling leaders of top universities over antisemitism on college campuses. Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2024 Trump’s lack of criticism should be a warning about the type of presidency Trump would run if reelected, former congresswoman Liz Cheney said. Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024 The Oscar-winning actress is set to portray Shirley Chisholm, the first Black U.S. congresswoman, in the upcoming feature film, Shirley. Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of congresswoman was in 1868

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“Congresswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congresswoman. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

congresswoman

noun
con·​gress·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce congresswoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially : a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Legal Definition

congresswoman

noun
con·​gress·​wom·​an
plural congresswomen
: a female member of Congress
especially : a female member of the U.S. House of Representatives

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