Top Definitions
Quiz
Examples

Rostenkowski

[ ros-tuhn-kou-skee ]

/ ˌrɒs tənˈkaʊ ski /

Save This Word!

noun

Dan(iel), 1928–2010, U.S. politician: congressman 1959–94.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Words nearby Rostenkowski

Ross Sea, Rostand, rostellate, rostellum, Rosten, Rostenkowski, roster, rösti, Rostock, Rostov, Rostovtzeff

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

How to use Rostenkowski in a sentence

When Congressman Dan Rostenkowski attempted to defend his changes to Social Security in 1986, seniors attacked him.
The Net Roots, the Super Rich, and the Ugly, Endless Election|Lindsay Lewis|June 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
What Mike Royko said about Dan Rostenkowski is now true for the Washington Democratic Party writ large.
The Photo That Could Doom the Democrats|Peter Beinart|March 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In 1994, the scandals concerning Rostenkowski and the House bank helped sweep the Gingrichites into power.
The Photo That Could Doom the Democrats|Peter Beinart|March 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Dan Rostenkowski served as U.S. Congressman from Illinois from 1959 to 1995.
In Defense of Chicago Politics|Dan Rostenkowski|December 12, 2008|DAILY BEAST

Dan Rostenkowski, the son of a ward boss who became a legendary congressman, on why Gov. Blagojevich shouldn't tar a whole city.
In Defense of Chicago Politics|Dan Rostenkowski|December 12, 2008|DAILY BEAST