congressional district

noun

, U.S. Government.

1. one of a fixed number of districts into which a state is divided, each district electing one member to the national House of Representatives.

Congressional district

noun

1. (in the US) an electoral division of a state, entitled to send one member to the US House of Representatives

Word History and Origins

Origin of congressional district¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

Trump is unlikely to ax a program that will produce economic benefits across the country, in congressional districts red and blue.

From Los Angeles Times

Leavitt departed that role to run for Congress, winning the Republican nomination for New Hampshire's first congressional district in 2022, only to lose in the general election to Democrat Chris Pappas.

From BBC

In Maine, incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Golden is fighting to keep his seat - one of two congressional districts in the state.

From BBC

The rematch race between the two candidates in New York's 19th congressional district is seen as one of the most expensive House races in the country.

From BBC

Unlike the deep blue congressional districts that surround the Bay Area and Los Angeles, the Central Valley is often purple.

From Los Angeles Times