portmanteau word
Example Sentences
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With titles like “Shape Up, Says Doctor Death” and “Everybody Has a Fatal Disease,” not to mention the darkly comical portmanteau word “cremaindered,” she exhibits gallows humor.
From New York Times
In Week 1341 the Empress asked for new portmanteau words, in which two words are mashed together, along with a description of the result.
From Washington Post
Still running — deadline Monday night, July 29: our contest for portmanteau words.
From Washington Post
Among the innumerable neologism contests put up by the Empress and, before her, the Czar have been those for portmanteau words — words that combine two existing words.
From Washington Post
A brave new portmanteau word for a brave new portmanteau victual.
From The Guardian
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
