Compound Noun in English with Example Sentences

In this lesson, you will learn the definition, usage, and examples of compound nouns in English. Understanding how to use these nouns can improve your ability to communicate more effectively and naturally in English. By mastering compound nouns, you’ll be able to expand your vocabulary and enhance your overall language skills.

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What is a Compound Noun?

A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words that work together as a single noun. These words can be joined together, written separately, or connected with a hyphen.

Types of Compound Nouns

There are three types of compound nouns:

Closed Compound Nouns – The words are joined together without spaces.
Examples: notebook, sunflower, bedroom
Open Compound Nouns – The words are written separately but function as a single noun.
Examples: ice cream, post office, bus stop
Hyphenated Compound Nouns – The words are connected with a hyphen.
Examples: mother-in-law, well-being, check-in

How to Use Compound Nouns in Sentences

Compound nouns are used like regular nouns. They can be subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence.

Examples:

Closed Compound Noun: My bedroom is very clean.
Open Compound Noun: We stopped at the bus stop to wait for the bus.
Hyphenated Compound Noun: My father-in-law is a kind person.

50 Example Sentences with Compound Nouns

In this section, you will learn the correct use of compound nouns in everyday conversation. You can improve your conversation and communication skills with the help of these sentences.

I bought a new toothbrush yesterday.
She has a beautiful notebook.
We are going to the airport tomorrow.
I love eating ice cream in summer.
The bus stop is near my house.
My father-in-law is a doctor.
This is my new classroom.
She placed the flowers in the flowerpot.
We stayed in a hotel room.
He is waiting at the post office.
The living room is very spacious.
My brother has a blackboard in his room.
She is a good babysitter.
I will meet you at the coffee shop.
The policeman caught the thief.
We saw a beautiful butterfly in the garden.
The railway station is very busy.
I have a new passport.
She loves to wear a raincoat in winter.
We went to the shopping mall yesterday.
The football match was exciting.
She packed her suitcase for the trip.
My uncle is a firefighter.
The grandmother told us a story.
The playground is full of children.
I forgot my textbook at home.
We watched the sunset from the beach.
The newspaper is on the table.
She wrote her name on the blackboard.
He is a professional swimming coach.
I need a water bottle.
The birthday party was amazing.
The teacher gave me a homework assignment.
My mother-in-law is very kind.
The airport was very crowded.
We stayed in a guesthouse.
The headphones are not working.
He bought a new basketball.
We saw a rainbow in the sky.
The snowfall was heavy last night.
He loves to eat cheesecake.
I have a classmate from Japan.
She opened the notebook to write.
The bedroom is very comfortable.
The fire station is near the park.
He works at a bank office.
The candlelight dinner was romantic.
She made a handmade greeting card.
We are going to the swimming pool.
The tablecloth has a beautiful design.

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