as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
carried her possessions with her in an old portmanteau
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Recent Examples of portmanteau
But expertise is a portmanteau for both skills and experience – a bag begging to be unpacked.
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Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There is an unavoidable soap opera element here; even the title portmanteaus quite nicely with some of the classics: As The World Turns The Sun Rises On Us All or The Sun Rises On All The Days Of Our Lives.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the whole bag is Fair Wear certified, meeting labor standards for safety, health, and wellness of those who made this peerless portmanteau.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 25 Aug. 2025
The term gerrymandering is a portmanteau of the words salamander and the surname of Elbridge Gerry, a vice president of the United States in the early 19th century.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There is an unavoidable soap opera element here; even the title portmanteaus quite nicely with some of the classics: As The World Turns The Sun Rises On Us All or The Sun Rises On All The Days Of Our Lives.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the whole bag is Fair Wear certified, meeting labor standards for safety, health, and wellness of those who made this peerless portmanteau.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 25 Aug. 2025
The term gerrymandering is a portmanteau of the words salamander and the surname of Elbridge Gerry, a vice president of the United States in the early 19th century.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portmanteau
Noun
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Whether commuting for work or running errands, Dana is a carryall with ample space for essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses), along with a 13-inch laptop, water bottle, makeup, portable charger, lightweight jacket, snacks, and a notebook.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Portmanteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portmanteau. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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