Are you an ESL student looking to improve your English skills? If so, you’re in luck. In this blog post, we will provide 20 compound words examples. A compound word is a word that is made up of two or more words. By learning these compound words, you’ll be able to improve your vocabulary and writing skills. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
A Big List of Compound Words in English
20 Compound Words Examples
| Under | + | Ground | = | Underground |
| Type | + | Writer | = | Typewriter |
| Tad | + | Pole | = | Tadpole |
| Sweet | + | Heart | = | Sweetheart |
| Racquet | + | Ball | = | Racquetball |
| Post | + | Card | = | Postcard |
| Near | + | By | = | Nearby |
| Motor | + | Cycle | = | Motorcycle |
| Key | + | Board | = | Keyboard |
| Jump | + | Shot | = | Jumpshot |
| Ham | + | Burger | = | Hamburger |
| Gum | + | Ball | = | Gumball |
| Gear | + | Shift | = | Gearshift |
| Fruit | + | Cup | = | Fruitcup |
| Father | + | Land | = | Fatherland |
| Eye | + | Lid | = | Eyelid |
| Day | + | Light | = | Daylight |
| Cross | + | Bow | = | Crossbow |
| Baby | + | Sitter | = | Babysitter |
| Ash | + | Tray | = | Ashtray |
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