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    What Is a Compound Noun?

    A compound noun is a noun that is formed by a combination of more than one part of speech.
    Compound nouns are of three main types: Open or spaced compound nouns, hyphenated
    compound nouns and closed or solid compound nouns.
    Definition of a Compound Noun
    According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a compound noun is defined as ‘a noun that is made up
    of two or more different words, for example, “cake shop”, “French fries”, “high-flyer”, or
    “schoolteacher”.’ The Oxford Learners’ Dictionary provides a similar definition. It defines a
    compound noun as ‘a noun, an adjective or a verb made of two or more words or parts of words,
    written as one or more words, or joined by a hyphen. Travel agent, dark-haired and bathroom are
    all compound nouns.’
    Types of Compound Nouns with Examples
    As mentioned above, there are three main types of compound nouns.
    Spaced or Open Compound Noun
    A spaced or open compound noun is one in which there is a space between the two words which
    form the compound noun.
    For example:
     Cricket bat
     Fast food
     Flower shop
    Hyphenated Compound Nouns
    A hyphenated compound noun is one in which the two words are separated with the use of a
    hyphen.
    For example:
     By-product
     Mother-in-law
     Passer-by
    Closed or Solid Compound Nouns
    A closed or solid compound noun is one in which the two words do not have any spaces or
    hyphens separating them. They are usually considered as a single word.
    For example:
     Sunflower
     Classroom
     Rainfall
    Forming Compound Nouns
    You can form compound nouns by combining different parts of speech. All compound nouns,
    though belonging to different parts of speech, perform the same function as a noun. Let us see
    how different compound nouns are formed.
    Noun + Noun
    Check out the following examples of compound nouns formed using two separate nouns.
    Compound Noun Noun Noun
    Bus stop Bus stop Bus stop
    Firefly Fire Fly
    Basketball Basket Ball
    Railway Station Railway Station
    Football Foot Ball
    Railway Junction Railway Junction
    Airport Air Port
    Headmistress Head Mistress
    Ship deck Ship Deck
    Sweatshirt Sweat Shirt

    Noun + Verb
    Have a look at the following compound nouns formed using a noun and a verb.
    Compound Noun Noun Verb
    Haircut Hair Cut
    Sunrise Sun Rise
    Sunset Sun Set
    Rainfall Rain Fall
    Snowfall Snow Fall
    Footprint Foot Print
    Roleplay Role Play
    Healthcare Health Care
    Gunfight Gun Fight

    Noun + Gerund
    Take a look at the following compound nouns formed using a combination of a noun and a
    gerund (verb+ing).
    Gerund + Noun
    Check out the following examples of compound nouns by combining a gerund and a noun.
    Noun + Preposition + Noun/Noun + Prepositional Phrase
    Given below are compound nouns formed by combining a noun and a preposition phrase.

    Preposition + Verb
    Have a look at the compound nouns given below formed by combining a preposition and a verb.
    Verb + Preposition
    Given below are examples of compound nouns formed by a combination of a verb and a
    preposition.

    Preposition + Noun
    Here are a few examples of compound nouns formed by the combination of a preposition and a
    noun.
    Adjective + Noun
    Check out the following compound nouns formed by combining an adjective and a noun.

    Adjective + Verb
    Have a look at the following compound nouns formed by combining an adjective and a verb.
    Repetitive Words / Rhyming Words
    Take a look at the following compound nouns formed by a combination of two rhyming words or
    repetitive words.

    Places, Nationalities and Titles


    Here are some compound nouns that refer to places, nationalities and titles.
    Check Your Knowledge of Compound Nouns
    Identify the compound nouns in the following sentences:
    1. He is such a showoff.
    2. What do you know about Native Americans?
    3. The teacher wrote down all the sentences on the blackboard.
    4. The Prime Minister will be meeting the US President tomorrow.
    5. That is the silver lining I was talking to you about.
    6. The security guard got into trouble as he misplaced the walkie-talkie.
    7. My uncle had a heart attack.
    8. Sunsets are always a pleasant sight.
    9. My father asked my brother to get a haircut before the wedding.
    10. I heard that Sandra has a swimming pool inside her house.
    Now, let us find out if you got it right.
    1. He is such a showoff.
    2. What do you know about Native Americans?
    3. The teacher wrote down all the sentences on the blackboard.
    4. The Prime Minister will be meeting the US President tomorrow.
    5. That is the silver lining I was talking to you about.
    6. The security guard got into trouble as he misplaced the walkie-talkie.
    7. My uncle had a heart attack.
    8. Sunsets are always a pleasant sight.
    9. My father asked my brother to get a haircut before the wedding.
    10. I heard that Sandra has a swimming pool inside her house.

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