noun
congresswoman
Congresswoman (noun) means a female member of the United States Congress, especially the House of Representatives. Example: “The congresswoman introduced a new healthcare bill.”
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A female member of the United States Congress, especially the House of Representatives.
"The congresswoman introduced a new healthcare bill."
"When they got to talking, these five would-be congresswomen realized that they had a lot in common, despite being from different parts of the country: they all had careers in national security they were trying to parlay into elected office."
— Dana Bash and Bridget Nolan, These five freshman congresswomen changed history by becoming unlikely leaders on impeachment (2019)
"President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday chose Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman who became one of his most enthusiastic backers, to serve as the director of national intelligence."
— Julian E. Barnes, Trump Chooses Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence (2024)
How to use congresswoman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman serving as an elected member of the US Congress.
When to use it
"Representative" or "member of Congress" are increasingly preferred as gender-neutral alternatives.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “congresswoman” mean?
The word “congresswoman” means a female member of the United States Congress, especially the House of Representatives. In plain terms, a woman serving as an elected member of the US Congress.
How do you use “congresswoman” in a sentence?
Here is “congresswoman” used in a sentence: “The congresswoman introduced a new healthcare bill.”
What part of speech is “congresswoman”?
“Congresswoman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of congresswoman?
"congresswoman" (noun) means a female member of the United States Congress, especially the House of Representatives.
