1. large suitcases or traveling bags that open into two hinged compartments
Usage: somewhat old-fashioned
2. words formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two other words
Usage: linguistics term

Examples

• The vintage portmanteaus were displayed in the museum’s travel exhibit.
• She packed her clothes in two large portmanteaus for the ocean voyage.
• The old leather portmanteaus had brass corners and sturdy handles.
• Words like ‘brunch’ and ‘smog’ are examples of portmanteaus.
• The author created several clever portmanteaus in his fantasy novel.
• Students learned about portmanteaus in their English vocabulary lesson.