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
Maas is a major player in the romantasy — a portmanteau of romance and fantasy — genre, which has soared in popularity on TikTok.
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Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Her business name is a portmanteau of her name and his, and her logo features a puzzle piece, a nod to Skyler’s autism.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu is half-Chinese and half-white, colloquially known as Wasian (the word comes from a portmanteau of white and Asian).
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
Its name is a portmanteau of their two cultures, Yemeni and Mexican.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
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Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Her business name is a portmanteau of her name and his, and her logo features a puzzle piece, a nod to Skyler’s autism.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu is half-Chinese and half-white, colloquially known as Wasian (the word comes from a portmanteau of white and Asian).
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
Its name is a portmanteau of their two cultures, Yemeni and Mexican.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portmanteau
Noun
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Made from a breathable cotton blend, it’s designed to look good straight out of your suitcase.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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As the accounts amassed half a million followers, Earle seeded influencer friends Away suitcases (locked with her new products inside) and puzzle pieces that were added to an NYC digital billboard that incrementally revealed the launch.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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The monumental matchup will be televised on ESPN and for those without traditional cable, Sling TV offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways to watch live online.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
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Plus, the minimalist design is easy to wear day or night, and can fit your phone, passport, wallet, and other essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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“Portmanteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portmanteau. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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