PORTMANTEAU
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Portmanteau.
How to pronounce portmanteau:
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Portmanteau - as a noun
A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
Example: "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blendportmanteau wordPortmanteau - as a verb
To make a portmanteau word.
Portmanteau - as an adjective
Made by combining two (or more) words, stories, etc., in the manner of a linguistic portmanteau.
Example Sentences
"I bought a new leather portmanteau for my trip."
"She opened the portmanteau and took out her clothes."
"The old portmanteau was filled with dusty books."
"He packed all his belongings into a large portmanteau."
"The traveler placed his portmanteau in the overhead compartment."
Word Game Points
Is PORTMANTEAU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, portmanteau is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PORTMANTEAU has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PORTMANTEAU a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, portmanteau is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPORTMANTEAU has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PORTMANTEAU a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, portmanteau is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPORTMANTEAU has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
