Noun: compound word
- A word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes
"Also common in English is another type of verb-noun (or noun-verb) compound word, in which an argument of the verb is incorporated into the verb, which is then usually turned into a gerund, such as breastfeeding, finger-pointing, etc.";
- compound
Derived forms: compound words
Type of: derivative
Encyclopedia: Compound word