portmanteau (Meaning)
portmanteau (n)
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
Synonyms & Antonyms of portmanteau
portmanteau Sentence Examples
- The portmanteau contained a jumble of forgotten belongings and precious mementos.
- The newlyweds each brought a portmanteau filled with their most cherished possessions.
- The elegant portmanteau was adorned with intricate leatherwork and brass fittings.
- The porter struggled to lift the heavy portmanteau onto the luggage cart.
- Her travel plans were thrown into disarray when the portmanteau went missing.
- The boy's portmanteau was bursting at the seams with toys and books.
- The old portmanteau held a secret compartment filled with wartime letters.
- The portmanteau was a symbol of the family's travels and adventures.
- The customs officer rummaged through the portmanteau, searching for contraband.
- The portmanteau had become a repository for all the odds and ends that she couldn't bear to part with.
FAQs About the word portmanteau
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings, a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
wallet,suitcase, traveling bag, briefcase, handbag,backpack, carry-on, luggage, holdall, carryall
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The portmanteau contained a jumble of forgotten belongings and precious mementos.
The newlyweds each brought a portmanteau filled with their most cherished possessions.
The elegant portmanteau was adorned with intricate leatherwork and brass fittings.
The porter struggled to lift the heavy portmanteau onto the luggage cart.
