“Word Birthday: Portmanteaus”
Results & References
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- Mansplain (man + explain)2008
- Blog (web + log)1998
- Infomercial (info + commercial)1983
- Email (electronic + mail)1982
- Motel (motor + hotel)1925
- Smog (smoke + fog)1905
- Brunch (breakfast + lunch)1896
Online Etymology Dictionary
mansplain⬈
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
Online Etymology Dictionary
blog⬈
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
Online Etymology Dictionary
infomercial⬈
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
Online Etymology Dictionary
email⬈
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
Online Etymology Dictionary
motel⬈
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
Online Etymology Dictionary
smog⬈
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
Online Etymology Dictionary
brunch⬈
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
The Big Bang

