portmanteau Synonyms

portmanteau Meaning

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portmanteau (n)

a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

a large travelling bag made of stiff leather

portmanteau Sentence Examples

  1. The portmanteau contained a jumble of forgotten belongings and precious mementos.
  2. The newlyweds each brought a portmanteau filled with their most cherished possessions.
  3. The elegant portmanteau was adorned with intricate leatherwork and brass fittings.
  4. The porter struggled to lift the heavy portmanteau onto the luggage cart.
  5. Her travel plans were thrown into disarray when the portmanteau went missing.
  6. The boy's portmanteau was bursting at the seams with toys and books.
  7. The old portmanteau held a secret compartment filled with wartime letters.
  8. The portmanteau was a symbol of the family's travels and adventures.
  9. The customs officer rummaged through the portmanteau, searching for contraband.
  10. 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, handbag, bags, luggage, briefcase, holdall,backpack, carry-on, traveling bag

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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.