What is another word for merged words?
Pronunciation: [mˈɜːd͡ʒd wˈɜːdz] (IPA) 
Merged words, also known as blends, are a fascinating aspect of the English language. They are created by combining two existing words to form a new one. For example, brunch is a blend of breakfast and lunch. Synonyms for merged words include portmanteau words, combination words, compound words, and hybrid words. Portmanteau words were coined by Lewis Carroll in Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. Combination words are simply words formed by combining two existing words. Compound words are created by joining two or more words, and they can be written as one word, hyphenated, or separate words. Hybrid words combine elements or features from different sources or cultures. No matter which word you use, merged words offer a rich source of linguistic creativity.
