Definition of portmanteau
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a large suitcase
2
: a word or morpheme whose form and meaning are derived from a blending of two or more distinct forms (such as smog from smoke and fog)
portmanteau
adjectiveDefinition of portmanteau (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: combining more than one use or quality
2
: being a portmanteau
a portmanteau word
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The first known use of portmanteau was in 1553
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