What is a compound noun? Perhaps About Education states it best when they note that "compound nouns are written as separate words (grapefruit juice), as words linked by a hyphen (sister-in-law), or as one word (schoolteacher)."
Don't feel bad if you're having trouble understanding compound nouns—Anglophones have trouble with them in their own language.
Tip: the best defence against making mistakes relating to compound nouns is to use a good dictionary.
If you would like to see the full explanation on compound nouns, check out the following resources:
| Website | Page Name | Comments |
| English Club | Compound Nouns | A summary of the various types of compound nouns that exist. |
| YouTube (jdigiuseppe) | Compound Nouns | For those that prefer to hear the explanation. |
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