by Dwane | Jan 16, 2023 | Vocabulary
I like portmanteau words. If you have no idea what I am talking about, let me explain. A portmanteau was once a traveling case for clothing. Once you reached your destination, it could double as a small piece of furniture. The word comes from the French...
by Dwane | Feb 9, 2015 | English, Latin
Word: portmanteau Pronunciation: pôrtˈman(t)ō Meaning: a large travel bag. Usually made from stiff leather, a portmanteau often divides into to large compartments suitable for carrying clothing. Etymology: Portmanteau derives from two Latin words. The verb, portare...
by Dwane | Oct 2, 2023 | Education, English, German, Vocabulary
Grammando: someone who frequently corrects the grammar mistakes of others. I just discovered this word in a series I am watching on Wondrium (formerly known as the Great Courses). The series, if you are interested, is English Grammar Boot Camp. The fact that I am...
by Dwane | Jan 21, 2023 | English, Vocabulary
Destinesia: to reach your destination only to forget why you were going there in the first place. Destinesia is a portmanteau word. It is a combination of destination and amnesia. Amnesia, in case you have forgotten, is a word meaning forgetfulness. I’ve been...
by Dwane | Jan 20, 2023 | English, Vocabulary
Webinar Webinar is a portmanteau word I hear every weekday morning. Every time I turn on GoToWebinar, I hear, “Welcome to the Webinar.” A webinar is an online presentation. The word is a combination of “World Wide Web” and “seminar.” Web is from the Old English...
