Learn about compound nouns in English, including how they are formed, their different types, and examples.
Compound nouns are a type of noun that is formed by combining two or more words. The most common type of compound noun is a noun + noun compound, such as “houseplant” or “bookstore.” Other types of compound nouns include verb + noun compounds, such as “firefighter” or “songwriter,” and adjective + noun compounds, such as “wildflower” or “homeless.”
