Compound words are two or more words that are joined together to form a new word. The meaning of the new word is often different from the individual words that make it up.
There are many compound words in English, and they can be tricky to understand.
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at 10 examples of compound words and their meaning. By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of how these words work and how to use them correctly.
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Examples of Compound Words and their Meaning
1) Milky + Way = Milkyway
Milkyway means the galaxy that contains our solar system.
2) Back + Pack = Backpack
Backpack means a bag with shoulder straps for carrying items on your back.
3) Rain + Bow = Rainbow
Rainbow means an arch of seven colors in the sky, usually seen after rain.
4) Bed + Room = Bedroom
Bedroom means a room in which people sleep.
5) Sun + Shine = Sunshine
Sunshine means the light and warmth from the sun’s rays.
6) Foot + Ball = Football
Football is a ball used in the game of the same name.
7) Dead + Line = Deadline
Deadline means a time limit to complete something.
8) Up + Date = Update
Update is an act of making changes or adding new information to something.
9) Grand + Father= Grandfather
Grandfather means the father of one’s parent.
10) Day + Time = Daylight
Daylight is the light from the sun during the day.
10 Examples of Compound Words
| Compound Words | |
| 1) Milky + Way | Milkyway |
| 2) Back + Pack | Backpack |
| 3) Rain + Bow | Rainbow |
| 4) Bed + Room | Bedroom |
| 5) Sun + Shine | Sunshine |
| 6) Foot + Ball | Football |
| 7) Dead + Line | Deadline |
| 8) Up + Date | Update |
| 9) Grand + Father | Grandfather |
| 10) Day + Time | Daylight |
