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portmanteau

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of portmanteau

a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a travelerʼs clothing and personal articles

carried her possessions with her in an old portmanteau

Synonyms of portmanteau

carry-on, carryall, grip, handbag, holdall [chiefly British], suitcase, traveling bag, wallet

Words Related to portmanteau

overnight bag (also overnight case), weekend bag (also weekend case), weekender

cosmetic case, traveling case

carpetbag, duffel bag, kit, kit bag

backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack

attaché, attaché case, briefcase, valise

baggage, bags, luggage

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