floor leader

noun

, U.S. Government.

1. the majority leader or minority leader in either the Senate or the House of Representatives.

floor leader

noun

1. government a member of a legislative body who organizes his or her party's activities

Word History and Origins

Origin of floor leader¹

1895–1900; Americanism

Example Sentences

Later Thursday, the Democratic Party’s floor leader, Park Chan-dae, lambasted Yoon for rejecting its call for the special investigation of the marine’s death.

From Seattle Times

“I will make this prediction,” said Thayer, the state Senate’s majority floor leader.

From Seattle Times

Rep. Matt Lehman, Republican floor leader in the House, said allowing all people on parole to get a license opens the door to the “coveted status” to “dishonest” people.

From Seattle Times

The House Republican floor leader spoke against it, saying the resignation of President Liz Magill was a start but that the university must do more to make it clear that it opposes antisemitism.

From Washington Times

Companies in China have been slower than those in some countries, like Germany, to set up long-term apprentice programs to train future factory floor leaders.

From New York Times