a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "`won't' is a contraction of `will not'"; "`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'"
2つ以上の単語から、いくつかの音を省いたり、結びつけたりして作られた単語
contraction
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope