Explore this spelling list: Portmanteau Words. This page is filled with fun activities, spelling games, and resources to aid in your spelling journey. From exciting spelling games to printable worksheets, explore our resources using the buttons above this list.
A portmanteau word is made up of two or more existing words that have been blended together.
Often portmanteau words start off as slang or nonsense words but later become part of Standard English due to being widely used.
The rise of technology and the internet, in particular, has led to many portmanteau words being created, e.g. pixel, emoticon, and vlog.
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blog |
Blog is a blend of 'web' and 'log'.
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brunch |
Brunch is a blend of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
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cheeseburger |
Cheeseburger is a blend of 'cheese' and 'hamburger'.
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chortle |
Chortle is a blend of 'chuckle' and 'snort'.
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emoticon |
Emoticon is a blend of 'emotion' and 'icon'.
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escalator |
Escalator is a blend of 'escalate' and 'elevator'.
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fandom |
Fandom is a blend of 'fan' and 'kingdom'.
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fantabulous |
Fantabulous is a blend of 'fantastic' and 'fabulous'.
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frappuccino |
Frappuccino is a blend of 'frappé' and 'cappuccino'.
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frenemy |
Frenemy is a blend of 'friend' and 'enemy'.
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ginormous |
Ginormous is a blend of 'gigantic' and 'enormous'.
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hangry |
Hangry is a blend of 'hungry' and 'angry'.
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snark |
Snark is a blend of 'snide' and 'remark'.
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Spelling Games: Portmanteau WordsPlay interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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Handwriting Practice: Portmanteau WordsPractice handwriting and spelling with interactive exercises.
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