Forming compound words
In summary
Compound words are made when two or more words are joined together to create a
new word with its own meaning. In this summary, you will learn about different types
of compound nouns and how they are formed.
Compound words
Compound words are created when two or more root words are joined together to
create a new word. This word has its own separate meaning.
Closed compound words
Closed compound words are generally accepted as one word. Usually they are only
made up of two words.
Examples
Grandmother
Sunflower
Honeycomb
Open compound words
Open compound words are formed when adjectives combine with a noun to create a new
noun. Because there is a space between the words, they can be harder to spot as compound
words.
Examples
Dinner table
Ice cream
Full moon
