Plural of portmanteau
regular plural
The plural of portmanteau is portmanteaus or portmanteaux.
Forms of portmanteau
| Singular | portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | portmanteaus /ˌpɔːɹtmænˈtoʊz/ portmanteaux /pɔɹtˈmæntoʊz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Portmanteaus and portmanteaux in a sentence
- As the month came to an end, Striketober turned into Strikevember, Strikesgiving and other strike-themed portmanteaus.2022 January 21, Nathan Wall, “Striketober didn't end, keep supporting striking workers”, in The Lawrentian, Lawrence University. From the entry Striketober
- Dynamitic portmanteaus of evidently American origin have been found at Charing Cross and Paddington Stations.2011, Jane Stanford, That Irishman: The Life and Times of John O'Connor Power. From the entry dynamitic
- For example, there are portmanteaus of each and every BTS member combination, with fans hoping that JiKook (Jimin and Jungkook) or V-Hope (V and J-Hope) will become a thing.2018 September 12, Jessica Lindsay, “What does shipping mean when people aren’t talking about ships?”, in Metro, UK. From the entry Jikook
Meaning of portmanteau
- noun A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
- noun A word formed by putting two words together and thereby their meaning.
- noun A portmanteau film.
Questions about the plural of portmanteau
- What is the plural of portmanteau?
- The plural of portmanteau is portmanteaus or portmanteaux.
- Which is correct, portmanteaus or portmanteaux?
- Both are used. portmanteaus is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is portmanteau countable?
- Portmanteau is a countable noun.
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