Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
portmanteau-word
noun
/ˌpɔːrtˈmæn.toʊ ˌwɜrd/
Definition
A word that combines the sounds and meanings of two or more words.
Examples
- Brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch.
- Smog combines smoke and fog to describe air pollution.
- Spork merges spoon and fork for a handy eating utensil.
Meaning
Portmanteau words are formed by blending parts of two or more words together to create a new word that encapsulates the meanings of both.
Synonyms
- Blend
- Combination
- Hybrid
