congress

Pronunciation

noun

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑŋɡrɨs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒŋˌɡrɛs/

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verb

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈɡrɛs/ or /kəŋˈɡrɛs/

Noun

Singular congress

Plural congresses

1. A congress is a formal meeting that is held to discuss or decide on a specific question.

   The congress made a decision.

2. (often capitalized: Congress) A Congress is a legislative body of a state.
   • Synonyms: assembly, parliament and legislature

   Laws are passed by Congress.

Verb

Plain form congress

Third-person singular congresses

Past tense congressed

Past participle congressed

Present participle congressing

1. If you congress with some people, you meet with them.

   We congressed in the meeting room.

Related words

• congressman
• congresswoman