congressman
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Also seen as: congressmen
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A male member of congress.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A male member of the House of Representatives.
NounRegister: US
Examples
For strained metaphor this has not been equaled since a bloviant congressman began his eulogy upon Senator Vance with the words […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The title for someone who is elected to be a congressman.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “congressman” mean?
A male member of congress.
Is “congressman” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.