= Partner SiteCompound Noun Worksheets, Definition, and Examples
Welcome to our compound noun worksheets! Students typically start learning about compound nouns in the early elementary grades, around second or third grade. At this age, children have already learned about basic parts of speech, such as nouns and verbs, and are ready to start learning about compound nouns and other structures.
Compound nouns are created when two or more words are combined to create a single noun with a new meaning. Examples include “toothbrush,” “mother-in-law,” and “ice cream.”
Our printable compound noun worksheets below include a variety of formats to help your child or student. Just click on the worksheet link and download or print!
Compound Nouns
Compound Noun Riddles Worksheet
Students solve the riddle and write the correct compound noun to write on the line.
Compound Nouns Pictionary Worksheets
Students write the compound noun baed on the pictures.
Match and Write the Compound Nouns
Connect words to form compound nouns, then write complete compound nouns based on provided clues and definitions.
Match the Compound Nouns Worksheet
Match two words from separate columns by drawing lines that create logical compound nouns like earthquake or butterfly.
Pictionary Compound Nouns Worksheet
Write compound nouns below picture pairs, combining two separate images into single compound words like toothbrush or sunscreen.
