1. Noun + Noun:
* The sunflowers were a vibrant splash of color in the garden.
* I love to eat popcorn at the movies.
* My brother-in-law is coming for a visit.
2. Verb + Noun:
* The housekeeper was sweeping the floors.
* The baseball was thrown into the outfield.
* He gave a heartfelt thank-you to the volunteers.
3. Adjective + Noun:
* She wore a bright-red dress.
* The high-speed train arrived on time.
* We have a two-bedroom apartment.
4. Adverb + Noun:
* The everywhere sign was hard to miss.
* The upstairs bathroom is being remodeled.
* He gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance.
5. Noun + Verb:
* The waterfall was crashing down the rocks.
* The sun was setting over the horizon.
* The heartbeat was racing in my chest.
6. Adjective + Adjective:
* The bitter-sweet memories came flooding back.
* The deafening-loud music was vibrating the walls.
* She wore a pale-blue sweater.
These are just a few examples, and there are many more ways compound words can be used in sentences. They can add color, specificity, and imagery to your writing.