A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings. Synonyms: blend, portmanteau. "'motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining 'motor' and 'hotel'" , "'brunch' is a well-known portmanteau"
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"Portmanteau word" Quotes from Famous Books — Nonsense Books • Edward Lear |
Words linked to "Portmanteau word" : workaholic, smogginess, neologism, neology, brunch, dandle, motel, shopaholic, coinage, smog |
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