Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
portmanteau
noun
/ˌpɔːrtˈmæntoʊ/
Definition
A large suitcase or a combination of two or more words to form a new word.
Examples
- In linguistics, ‘brunch’ is a portmanteau of ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch.’
- She packed her clothes into the portmanteau before the trip.
Meaning
The term ‘portmanteau’ can refer to a type of luggage that opens into two compartments. In linguistics, it describes a word that combines the sounds and meanings of two other words.
Synonyms
- luggage
- suitcase
- blend
- combination
