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
Grating portmanteaus are a crucial part of their relationship.
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Liam Sherwin-Murray, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Then as now, an annoying if slightly amusing portmanteau conjoining the films’ names hyped up prerelease awareness, helping to drive ticket sales.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
In 1931, Paul's son Richard joined the company – Rimowa is a portmanteau of his name and Warenzeichen, the German term for trademark – and not long after, in 1937, the family embraced aluminium as a core material.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024
The track also features rapper Yuno Miles and was included in his second studio album, Vultures 2, by his ¥$ portmanteau group with Ty Dolla $ign.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Liam Sherwin-Murray, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Then as now, an annoying if slightly amusing portmanteau conjoining the films’ names hyped up prerelease awareness, helping to drive ticket sales.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
In 1931, Paul's son Richard joined the company – Rimowa is a portmanteau of his name and Warenzeichen, the German term for trademark – and not long after, in 1937, the family embraced aluminium as a core material.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024
The track also features rapper Yuno Miles and was included in his second studio album, Vultures 2, by his ¥$ portmanteau group with Ty Dolla $ign.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portmanteau
Noun
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Use the suitcase stand to place your bag on an elevated space, away from the bed and the carpet.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
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Samsonite first introduced the Silhouette in 1958, and the new Silhouette 18 line includes roller bags, garment backs, backpacks, duffels and suitcases.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your smartphone, the keys to your home, maybe (or maybe not) your wallet.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This recipe will always be one of our go-to suppers because the results are fall-apart-tender, with little time off your hands or money from your wallet.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Portmanteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portmanteau. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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