Shakespeare is credited with inventing many new words and phrases in the English language. According to some estimates, Shakespeare introduced more than 1,700 words to the English language, many of which are still in use today.  Some of these words include “bedazzled,” “lackluster,” “fashionable,” “unearthly,” “monumental,” and “hobnob,” to name just a few.  Shakespeare was … Read more

Love portmanteaus? Then you’ll love this list of the 101 best word combination examples. But first … What Is a Portmanteau? A portmanteau is a word that is formed by blending two or more words together to create a new word that combines the meanings of its parts. In linguistic terms, a portmanteau is a … Read more

Portmanteau is pronounced “port-mahn-toh” with the stress on the second syllable. Here’s a recording of someone saying it: What Does ‘Portmanteau’ Mean? A portmanteau is a linguistic term that refers to a word that combines the meanings of two or more words or morphemes (the smallest units of meaning in a language) to create a … Read more

Ready to join the ranks of Brangelina, Kimye and thousands of other couples who have combined their names to make a totally new name? Then you’re ready to learn how to combine couple names so you land on something memorable that you and your spouse can agree on. Let’s dive in. Here’s everything you need … Read more