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Compound Word

noun

A word made by joining two smaller words together.

Example Sentences

"Rainbow is a compound word made from 'rain' and 'bow.'"

"Sunflower, butterfly, and notebook are all compound words."

Synonyms & Related Terms

combined wordjoined word

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Study Tips

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