A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings. Synonyms: blend, portmanteau. "'motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining 'motor' and 'hotel'" , "'brunch' is a well-known portmanteau"
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Words linked to "Portmanteau word" : portmanteau, coinage, neologism, motel, dandle, smogginess, blend, smog, neology, workaholic, brunch, shopaholic |
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