Compound Words

Compound words are formed when two or more words are put together to form a new word with a new meaning.

Example: rail + road = railroad

Some more examples

1. basket + ball  = basketball

2. dog + house = doghouse

3. rain + drop = raindrop

4. cup + cake = cupcake

5. paint + brush = paintbrush

6. pop + corn = popcorn

7. note + book = notebook

8. sun + light = sunlight

9. butter + fly = butterfly

10. key + board = keyboard

11. foot + print = footprint

12. life + guard = lifeguard

13. after + noon = afternoon

14. back + pack = backpack

15. air + plane = airplane

16. bed + room =bedroom

17. black + board = blackboard

18. tooth + paste = toothpaste

19. eye + brows = eyebrows

20. toy + shop = toyshop

21. hand + bag = handbag

22. snow + man = snowman

23. rain + coat = raincoat

24. ear + ring = earring

25. cat + fish = catfish

26. house + fly = housefly

27. lady + bug =ladybug

28. sea + horse = seahorse

29. silk + worm = silkworm

30. space + ship = spaceship