portmanteau

Meanings

• Noun

  A blend of two or more words to form a new term, often keeping parts of the original words' meanings.

  - "Smog is a portmanteau of smoke and fog."
  - "The word 'doughnut' is a portmanteau of 'dough' and 'nut'."

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Pronunciation

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2. /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/
   
   
   
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4. /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blend , frankenword , portmanteau word

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Variants

List of all variants of portmanteau that leads to same result
portmanteau , portmanteau word , portmanteau words , portmanteaus , portmanteaux , portmanteau film

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the French word 'portemanteau', which means 'carrier' or 'pack', due to its original use as a large folding travel case.

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Trivia

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1. The longest portmanteau in the English language is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

2. The word 'portmanteau' itself is a portmanteau, derived from the French words 'porter' (to carry) and 'manteau' (cloak or coat).

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Related Concepts

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1. Blend: A related concept to portmanteaus, blends are similar but may not necessarily involve two distinct words. For example, 'brunch' is a blend of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.

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Culture

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Portmanteaus have been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry and science fiction, to create new and imaginative concepts. They have also been used in popular culture, such as in the names of brands and products.

How to Memorize "portmanteau"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a suitcase that has the features of two other objects, such as a car and a tent, to remember the meaning of a portmanteau.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the words being blended with the portmanteau to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the portmanteau and its meaning.

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