Compound Words A compound word is made up of two or more words. For example class + room = classroom. Tools A B cup board hand bag foot ball dish washer hair dryer hay stack lamp shade ink well weed killer tooth brush sun light wall paper head teacher mud guard flag pole broom stick farm yard night dress class room play ground cow boy light house snow drop match box shop keeper hair dresser bed room sun shine book case news agent break fast air port shoe lace under neath