Word of the Day #43: Portmanteau

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...

Portmanteau

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...

Word of the Day #98: Grammando

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...

Word of the Day #48: Destinesia

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...

Word of the Day #47: Webinar

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...