20 Compound Words Examples
“Compound words” are one of the most used words in English grammar subjects and daily life. Compound words are generally formed by the combination of two words with each other. These combined words may not stray too far from their meanings. But it can also make a completely different meaning. It is possible to clarify this issue with certain examinations on compound words.
- We will meet with her boyfriend (word “boy” and word “friend”)
- He hasn’t been out of the bedroom since the morning. (word “bed” and word “room”)
Many similar compound words can be made. So, what kinds of words are used when making compound words? We can see what type of words are combined by explaining with examples.
- The waterfall view here gives you peace of mind.
–The word “water” is a noun and the word “fall” is a verb.
Here are 450 Compound Words List
| Ash | & | Tray | > | Ashtray |
| Baby | & | Sitter | > | Babysitter |
| Cross | & | Bow | > | Crossbow |
| Day | & | Light | > | Daylight |
| Eye | & | Lid | > | Eyelid |
| Father | & | Land | > | Fatherland |
| Fruit | & | Cup | > | Fruitcup |
| Gear | & | Shift | > | Gearshift |
| Gum | & | Ball | > | Gumball |
| Ham | & | Burger | > | Hamburger |
| Jump | & | Shot | > | Jumpshot |
| Key | & | Board | > | Keyboard |
| Motor | & | Cycle | > | Motorcycle |
| Near | & | By | > | Nearby |
| Post | & | Card | > | Postcard |
| Racquet | & | Ball | > | Racquetball |
| Sweet | & | Heart | > | Sweetheart |
| Tad | & | Pole | > | Tadpole |
| Type | & | Writer | > | Typewriter |
| Under | & | Ground | > | Underground |
