1. a word formed by combining parts of two other words
Usage: linguistics
2. a large traveling bag that opens into two hinged compartments
Usage: dated

1. combining or including several features or qualities

Examples

• The word ‘brunch’ is a portmanteau of ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’.
• Lewis Carroll coined many portmanteau words like ‘slithy’ from ‘slimy’ and ‘lithe’.
• She packed her clothes in an old leather portmanteau.
• The travelers carried their belongings in heavy portmanteaus.
• The new law is a portmanteau bill addressing multiple issues.
• His portmanteau approach combines several teaching methods.
• The term ‘smog’ is a portmanteau of ‘smoke’ and ‘fog’.