variants
or portmanteaux
as in suitcases
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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Noun
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Long-haul and overnight flights, for example, give thieves ample time and opportunity to peruse through suitcases and personal item bags while passengers are asleep, says Figgins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026 -
For something a little less technical but equally impressive, these suitcases from Arlo Skye, Away, and Monos come highly recommended by Traveler editors.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Phoebe Crossbody is one of our top picks to bring designer quality to your closet, and the full collection also includes options like mini top handle bags, tote bags, and turnlock wallets to complete the set.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Grocery prices have been on the rise for most of the past six years, as supply chain bottlenecks, the war in Ukraine and excessive profit-taking here in America have put a strain on consumers’ wallets.—
Joe Murphy,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Portmanteaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portmanteaus. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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