Learn 36 compound words to expand your vocabulary

Espresso English Podcast · Jun 10, 2020 · 28m

Today I'm sending you a special class all about compound words!

Compound words are when two or more words are put together to form a new word with a new meaning - like notebook, mother-in-law, and post office.

Sometimes compound words are easy to understand: a bookstore is a store that sells books; a dishwasher is a machine that washes dishes.

But others might not be so obvious, for example:

brainstorm – an intense process where you think of many different ideas

scapegoat – someone who bears the blame for others

In this lesson, you'll learn the meanings of 36 compound words in English.

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