congressmember

American  

[kong-gris-mem-ber] / ˈkɒŋ grɪsˌmɛm bər /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

1. a member of a congress, especially of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Etymology

Origin of congressmember

congress + member

Example Sentences

If Tran wins the incredibly tight race — he’s 480 votes ahead of Steel as of this columna’s publication — the first-time candidate will have clawed back a House seat for the Democrats, leaving the once redoubtably red county with one GOP congressmember.

From Los Angeles Times

The congressmember “proudly names” the Estrada, Guzman, Ramirez and Palomino families alongside the Mendezes “every time he shares this story publicly,” the text continued.

From Los Angeles Times

Cárdenas offered congratulatory words, as did Valley congressmember Brad Sherman and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

“These are difficult times. NYers need a Congressmember who will listen to every voice, not just those who agree with him, & who will deliver on the issues that matter,” Mr. Latimer posted on social media.

From Washington Times

The newspaper reported that the congressmember said "Biden's numbers were 'a huge drag' on Democratic candidates, who won in spite of the president not thanks to him."

From Salon