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Meaning of
portmanteau
in English
portmanteau
us
//ˈpɔrt.mən.tuː//
uk
//ˈpɔːt.mæn.teɪ.oʊ//
#uncommon
Plural
portmanteaus
Definitions
Noun
a
word
formed
by
combining
two
words
;
their
meanings
merge
Smog
is
a
portmanteau
of
smoke
and
fog
.
a
word
made
by
combining
parts
of
two
words
The
term
"
motel
"
is
a
portmanteau
of
motor
and
hotel
.
Verb
to
create
a
combined
word
The
linguist
managed
to
portmanteau
two
separate
words
into
one
.
to
merge
words
into
one
The
writer
tried
to
portmanteau
several
words
to
create
a
new
term
.
Adjective
formed
by
combining
multiple
words
The
word
"
brunch
"
is
a
portmanteau
term
that
combines
breakfast
and
lunch
.
