congresswoman
noun
a female member of a congress, especially of the U.S. House of Representatives.
congresswomen
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pluralof congresswoman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the 2010s, her watercolor portraits of U.S. congresswomen went viral for their commentary on political portraiture and the “power suit.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
On Saturday, three congresswomen from Minnesota also attempted to tour an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
Republican congresswomen are a rare breed, making up only 14% of their caucus.
From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2025
Rep. Deborah Ross also told Semafor that some congresswomen had also been complaining that the bale of the pin was too small, which made it difficult to wear as a pendant.
From Slate ● Jan. 20, 2024
Semafor, which previously reported the cost of the new pins, said that some congresswomen had complained that the bale on the old pins was too small and did not fit on thicker chains.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
