This worksheet lists many examples of
compound words. A compound word is made when two smaller words are joined together to create a new word with a new meaning.
Here is how you can understand the words on the list by breaking them down:
1. Words made of two visible things:
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Cupcake: Cup + Cake
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Fishbowl: Fish + Bowl
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Rainbow: Rain + Bow
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Sunflower: Sun + Flower
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Hotdog: Hot + Dog
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Jellyfish: Jelly + Fish
2. Words made of an object and a place or thing:
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Armchair: Arm + Chair
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Backpack: Back + Pack
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Birdhouse: Bird + House
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Doghouse: Dog + House
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Treehouse: Tree + House
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Mailbox: Mail + Box
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Notebook: Note + Book
3. Words made of animals or nature:
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Butterfly: Butter + Fly
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Dragonfly: Dragon + Fly
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Ladybug: Lady + Bug
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Seahorse: Sea + Horse
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Earthworm: Earth + Worm
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Silkworm: Silk + Worm
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Woodchuck: Wood + Chuck
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Wildcat: Wild + Cat
4. Words for people or jobs:
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Cowboy: Cow + Boy
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Cowgirl: Cow + Girl
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Firefighter: Fire + Fighter
5. Other common items:
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Toothbrushes: Tooth + Brushes
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Sunglasses: Sun + Glasses
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Skateboard: Skate + Board
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Chalkboard: Chalk + Board
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Doorbell: Door + Bell
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Earrings: Ear + Rings
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Lipstick: Lip + Stick
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Milkshake: Milk + Shake
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Pancake: Pan + Cake
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Pineapple: Pine + Apple
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Popcorn: Pop + Corn
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Snowman: Snow + Man
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Rattlesnake: Rattle + Snake
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Seashell: Sea + Shell
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Strawberry: Straw + Berry
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Swordfish: Sword + Fish
All the words listed in the image are correct examples of compound words!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound word worksheet for kindergarten.
