congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-mən 

: 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

Republican Mike Rogers, a former Michigan congressman and El-Sayed’s opponent, recently released a brief healthcare plan. — Kate Wells, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

El-Sayed is set to face off against Republican candidate Mike Rogers, a former congressman, in Michigan's high-stakes Senate race, which could determine control of the upper chamber. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

The Naples Republican is facing a fierce test from Democrat David Jolly, a former congressman who is hoping to make inroads with Republican voters over frustrations with inflation and the war in Iran. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, and her sister-in-law, Amanda Roberts, targeted Crank in a new ad released by Jessica Killin, who is running to replace the Republican congressman. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for congressman

• congressmen

Kids Definition

congressman

noun

con·​gress·​man ˈkäŋ-grəs-mən 

: 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