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Definition of Portmanteau
1. Noun. A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings. "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau"
Exact synonyms: Blend, Portmanteau Word
Examples of language type: Motel, Brunch, Shopaholic, Workaholic, Smog, Smogginess, Dandle
Generic synonyms: Coinage, Neologism, Neology
Examples of language type: Motel, Brunch, Shopaholic, Workaholic, Smog, Smogginess, Dandle
Generic synonyms: Coinage, Neologism, Neology
2. Noun. A large travelling bag made of stiff leather.
Exact synonyms: Gladstone, Gladstone Bag
Generic synonyms: Bag, Grip, Suitcase, Traveling Bag, Travelling Bag
Generic synonyms: Bag, Grip, Suitcase, Traveling Bag, Travelling Bag
Definition of Portmanteau
1. n. A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys.
Definition of Portmanteau
1. Noun. A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections. ¹
2. Noun. (Australia dated) A school bag; often shortened to ''port'' or ''school port'' ¹
3. Noun. (linguistics) A portmanteau word. ¹
4. Adjective. (context: used only before a noun of a word, story, etc.) Made by combining two words, stories, etc., in the manner of a linguistic portmanteau. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Portmanteau
1. [n -TEAUX or -TEAUS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Portmanteau
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