[noun] a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"; "`motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'"; "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau" Synonyms:portmanteau word, portmanteau
[noun] the act of blending components together thoroughly Synonyms:ing
[verb] combine into one; "blend the nuts and raisins together"; "he blends in with the crowd"; "We don't intermingle much" Synonyms:intermix, immingle, intermingle
[verb] blend or harmonize; "This flavor will blend with those in your dish"; "This sofa won't go with the chairs" Synonyms:go, in
