portemanteau — meaning in English
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English meaning
- portmanteau noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
Senses
portemanteau is used for these senses in English:
- coat hanger A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.
- coat rack A rack or stand with hooks or pegs for holding hats and coats, often placed near an entrance for temporary use
- portmanteau A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
portmanteau — full definition
- noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
- adjective Combining two or more separate things or qualities into one.
- noun A large travelling case that opens into two equal compartments.