noun
a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others, for example, 'brunch' from 'breakfast' and 'lunch'
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The linguist explained the concept of a portmanteau word as a blend of two words to create a new one.
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I love how 'brunch' is a portmanteau word of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
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My friends and I always use the portmanteau word 'hangry' to describe being angry because you're hungry.
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The artist described her painting style as a portmanteau word of realism and surrealism.