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

Wimps don’t survive the ruthlessness of Eastside politics as an outsider to become a congressmember at just 34.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

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 • Jun. 20, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

The group noted that he's "a long-time civil rights leader and 32-year-long congressmember known for his strong support for Israel."

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2019