congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-mən How to pronounce congressman (audio)
: a member of a congress
especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Examples of congressman in a Sentence

a former congressman who is now a senator
Recent Examples on the Web In Bucshon’s district in southern Indiana, eight candidates seek to replace the congressman who took office in 2011. Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024 At the Whitestown brewery, Braun recalled his 2018 race, which included a tough primary battle against two sitting congressmen, then a formidable battle against incumbent Sen. Joe Donnelly. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for congressman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of congressman was in 1780

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“Congressman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressman. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

congressman

noun
con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-grəs-mən How to pronounce congressman (audio)
: a member of a congress
especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Legal Definition

congressman

noun
con·​gress·​man
plural congressmen
: a member of Congress
especially : a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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