Sometimes in a compound noun, the first word is an adjective that no longer carries the original meaning. The meaning has been lost and has become a part of a fixed phrase or common expression. For example the adjective super in the compound noun supermarket doesn’t make people think of the true meaning of the word super. Here are some other examples.

Words for Practice

1. White House
2. greenhouse
3. hot dog
4. blue jeans
5. high school

6. green card
7. darkroom
8. cold cut
9. Bluetooth
10. high rise