Portmanteau

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrtmɑːnˌtoʊ/

Portmanteau (noun)

  1. a word made by combining parts of two other words, like 'brunch' from 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
  2. a large suitcase that opens into two parts.

Examples

  • The word 'brunch' is a portmanteau of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
  • A portmanteau combines parts of two words to create a new one.

Common collocations: create a portmanteau, popular portmanteau, use a portmanteau, carry a portmanteau, heavy portmanteau