No, the word "outside" is not a compound word. It is a standalone word that describes the location or position of something in relation to a particular space or area.

No, compound nouns are not always hyphenated. Whether or not a compound noun is hyphenated depends on the specific words being combined and the style guide being followed. Some compound nouns are written as one word (e.g., "teaspoon"), while others are hyphenated (e.g., "mother-in-law") or written as separate words (e.g., "ice cream").

Yes, "Greenland" is a compound word, formed by combining "green" and "land."

• landfall
• landfill
• landform
• landholder
• landlocked
• landlord
• landlady
• landline
• landlubber
• landmine
• landscape
• landslide
• landmass
• landward
• landmark

Lantern does not have two parts that would stand alone so it is not compound like earthworm.

Yes, "hometown" is a compound word because it is made up of two words "home" and "town" put together to create a new word with a specific meaning.

Yes. The word island is a compound word because it is a word made up of two words. The two words are is and land.

No, the word "person" is not a compound word. It is a standalone word that refers to an individual human being.

You can use "in lieu of" as a substitute for "for."

brokenhearted

heartbroken

No, "careless" is not a compound word. It is a single word that is formed by combining the root word "care" with the suffix "-less" to create a new word with a different meaning.

Words that can replace the conjunction "so":

"Therefore"

"Whereas"

"Thus"

"Accordingly"

"Whence"

No, "before" is not a compound word. It is a standalone word that functions as a preposition or adverb.

In the English language there are no words that do not contain at least one vowel: a, e , i, o, or u.

A child-centered definition of a word focuses on explaining the term in a way that is easily understood by children, using simple language and relatable examples. On the other hand, a target language-centered definition is designed for individuals who are learning a new language and may include more technical or detailed explanations, tailored to the language structure and rules.

• houseboat
• houseboy
• housebreak
• housemaid
• household
• housebroken
• housecoat
• housewares
• housework
• housecleaning
• housewife
• houseplant
• housemate
• housetop
• housewarming

• alehouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• birdhouse
• boathouse
• clubhouse
• coffeehouse
• courthouse
• dollhouse
• farmhouse
• firehouse
• field house
• greenhouse
• haunted house
• housecoat
• housefly
• houseplant
• housemaid
• housemate
• housewarming
• housewife
• jailhouse
• penthouse
• roadhouse
• schoolhouse
• smokehouse
• steakhouse
• storehouse
• townhouse
• tree house
• warehouse
• White House

She lived in a compound surrounded by high walls for security.

Yes, "folklore" is a compound word. It is made up of the words "folk" and "lore," which combine to create a single word with a specific meaning related to the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community.

The compound noun for a road crossing the main road is an "intersection."

Yes, "throughout" is one word. It means in every part of a place or thing.

No, the word 'hot' in the compound noun 'hot dog' is functioning as an adjective, a dog that is served hot.

The compound noun 'hot dog' is a complex noun, a compound noun formed when a noun is put together with another part of speech.