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What is a Compound Noun

Compound nouns are words for people, animals, places, things, or ideas, made up of two or more
words. Most compound nouns are made with nouns that have been modified by adjectives or other
nouns.

In many compound nouns, the first word describes or modifies the second word, giving us insight into
what kind of thing an item is, or providing us with clues about the item’s purpose. The second word
usually identifies the item.

Compound nouns are sometimes one word, like toothpaste, haircut, or bedroom. These are often
referred to as closed or solid compound nouns.

Sometimes compound nouns are connected with a hyphen: dry-cleaning, daughter-in-law, and well-
being are some examples of hyphenated compound nouns.

Sometimes compound nouns appear as two separate words: full moon, Christmas tree, and swimming
pool are some examples of compound nouns that are formed with two separate words. These are often
referred to as open or spaced compound nouns.

Compound Noun Examples

The more you read and write, the more compound noun examples you’ll encounter. The following
sentences are just a few examples of compound nouns. Compound noun examples have been italicized
for easy identification.

Compound nouns can be made with two nouns:

Let’s just wait at this bus stop.

I love watching fireflies on warm summer nights.

While you’re at the store, please pick up some toothpaste, a six-pack of ginger ale, and some egg rolls.

Compound nouns can be made with an adjective and a noun:

Let’s watch the full moon come up over the mountain.

Please erase the blackboard for me.

Compound nouns can be made with a verb and a noun:

Be sure to add bleach to the washing machine.

Let’s be sure to stay somewhere with a swimming pool.

Compound nouns can be made with a noun and a verb:

He always gets up before sunrise.

I really could use an updated hairstyle.

Jenis-jenis coumpound

Noun + noun or ('s + noun)

It's the dog's toy

They are dog toys

 We use the 'noun + noun' structure to name common kinds of things. The first noun is often
like an object ( of a verb, or a preposition).

 a shoe shop = a shop that sells shoes

  We use the 's + noun structure ( possessive structure) to talk about something that belongs to
...

 Ann's house = Ann has a house

Compound Words
with Noun and Adjective
Here are few Compound Words with Noun and Adjective. Compound words are formed by joining two
or more simple words. These words are the most parts nouns, adjectives and verbs. Nouns, gerunds,
adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions and participles are used in these words. In contrast to the
meanings of those individual words, the words will convey different meanings. Use a dictionary to learn
the meaning or definition of these words. These words may convey more than one meaning.

Compound Words with Noun and Adjective :

1. Blood Red

2. Hand Picked

3. Heart Broken

4. Heart Problem

5. Home Sick

6. Lead Strong

7. Life Long

8. Over Coat

9. Prize Worthy
 10. Self Important

11. Sky Blue

12. Snow White

13. Spoon Fed

14. Tax Free

15. Trust Worthy

16. World Famous

17. World Population

18. World Wide

Compound Words
with Noun and Adjective

Here are few Compound Words with Noun and Adjective. Compound words are formed by joining two
or more simple words. These words are the most parts nouns, adjectives and verbs. Nouns, gerunds,
adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions and participles are used in these words. In contrast to the
meanings of those individual words, the words will convey different meanings. Use a dictionary to learn
the meaning or definition of these words. These words may convey more than one meaning.

Compound Words with Noun and Adjective :

1. Blood Red

2. Hand Picked

3. Heart Broken

4. Heart Problem

5. Home Sick
6. Lead Strong

7. Life Long

8. Over Coat

9. Prize Worthy

10. Self Important

11. Sky Blue

12. Snow White

13. Spoon Fed

14. Tax Free

15. Trust Worthy

16. World Famous

17. World Population

18. World Wide

Possessive Nouns
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Many people have trouble distinguishing between possessive nouns and plural nouns. Simply put,
possessive nouns demonstrate ownership, while plural nouns indicate more than one person, place, or
thing. Let's take a look at a couple distinguishing features of possessive nouns.

Look for the Apostrophe

Possessive nouns typically include an apostrophe. For example:

 Jennifer's imagination ran wild as she pictured the accident.

 The kitten's favorite toy is a stuffed catnip mouse.

Prepotition+noun

From is only occasionally used with nouns. The preposition usually refers to two things at opposition
with each other, or specifies an origin or starting point when used in conjunction with to: “The town
sought protection from bandits.” “His transition from pauper to prince was something out of a fairy
tale.”