Meaning of the word "portmanteau word" in English
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portmanteau word
US /pɔːrtˈmæntoʊ wɜːrd/
UK /pɔːrtˈmæntoʊ wɜːrd/
Noun
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a word blending the sounds and meanings of two or more other words, for example 'smog' from 'smoke' and 'fog'.
Example:
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The term 'brunch' is a portmanteau word, combining 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
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'Smog' is a classic example of a portmanteau word, from 'smoke' and 'fog'.
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