congresswoman

American  

[kong-gris-woom-uhn] / ˈkɒŋ grɪsˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

congresswomen

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

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Congresswoman British  

/ ˈkɒŋɡrɛswʊmən /

noun

1. (in the US) a female member of Congress, esp of the House of Representatives

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Gender

Is it congresswoman or congressperson? See -woman.

Etymology

Origin of congresswoman

First recorded in 1915–20; congress + -woman

Example Sentences

Mr. Matthews never received a clear answer from the congresswoman that day, and more than a decade later, we’re still waiting for one.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s what the retiring Georgia GOP congresswoman told journalist Robert Draper for his lengthy end-of-year profile he wrote for the New York Times.

From Salon

The allegations tarnished two governors, a sitting congresswoman, China’s senior diplomat in New York and Chinese community groups.

From The Wall Street Journal

The congresswoman also triggered a response from the official account of the House Committee on the Judiciary, chaired by Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, insinuating that because Miller is Jewish, her comments were antisemitic.

From Salon

The surprise move from the Georgia congresswoman - a rising star in the Republican party - has left many speculating about her next steps.

From BBC

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