9月22日号：Compound nouns

A compound noun is a noun that is made from two or more words. Usually, compound nouns are made from:

[noun + noun]

◆ Let’s meet at the train station. (train + station)

◆ I am building a doghouse. (dog + house)

[adjective + noun]

◆ Are there any magnets on the whiteboard? (white + board)

◆ The highway was closed due to an accident. (high + way)

However, there are also compound nouns made with verbs, adjectives and prepositions. For example:

◆ [verb + noun] May I use the copy machine?

◆ [noun + verb] Look at that beautiful sunset!

◆ [verb + preposition] I have a checkup on Monday at 3 p.m.

◆ [noun + adjective] I ate a mouthful of candy.

◆ [noun + prepositional phrase] My mother-in-law gave us a nice wedding gift.

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