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KK Pronunciation

〔 portˋmænto,pɒrt- 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˏpɒːtˊmæntou 〕


Overview of noun portmanteau

The noun portmanteau has 2 senses


  • blend, portmanteau word, portmanteau -- (a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"; "`motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'"; "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau")

  • portmanteau, Gladstone, Gladstone bag -- (a large travelling bag made of stiff leather)