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 portmanteau portmanteau /pɔːrtˈmæntoʊ/

noun

  1. A large travelling bag made of stiff leather  ( Gladstone , Gladstone bag , portmanteau )
    a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
  2. A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings  ( blend , portmanteau , portmanteau word )
    a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
     Smog' is a blend of smoke' and fog'
    smog' is a blend of smoke' and fog'
     Motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining motor' and hotel'
    motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining motor' and hotel'
     Brunch' is a well-known portmanteau
    brunch' is a well-known portmanteau