Portmanteau
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In literature, a portmanteau, also known in linguistics and lexicography as a blend word, lexical blend, or simply a blend, is a word formed by combining the meanings and parts of the sounds of two or
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This T-shirt combines the names of two places, Wisconsin and Compton, California, to form "Wiscompton".
Thirroul Beach Motel
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Motel
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A motel, also known as a motor hotel, motor inn or motor lodge, is a hotel designed for motorists, usually having each room entered directly from the parking area for motor vehicles rather than throug
Portmanteau
…formed by combining the meanings and parts of the sounds of two or more words. English examples include smog, coined by blending smoke and fog, and motel, from motor (motorist) and hotel. The term "portmanteau", derived from the French porte-manteau, literally is a two-part piece of luggage that was first…
A motel in Bjerka, Norway
The Star Lite Motel in Dilworth, Minnesota is a typical American 1950s L-shaped motel.
A large pool at the Thunderbird Motel on the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon (1973).
A typical motel lobby at the Rocket Motel in Custer, South Dakota