Definition of Compound

a thing that is composed of two or more separate parts

Examples of Compound in a sentence

The compound sentence was made of two different phrases.  🔊

Ants have a compound body that contains three separate segments.  🔊

Because the scientist’s mixture is made of several different elements, it is considered compound.  🔊

The compound is made up of many different houses and buildings inside of the gates.  🔊

Created from many different parts, each compound structure was pieced together carefully.  🔊

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