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What are examples of hyphenated compound nouns?

Here are some examples of hyphenated compound nouns, categorized by their type:

Noun + Noun:

* Sister-in-law: A sister of one's spouse.

* Passer-by: A person who walks past.

* Daughter-in-law: The wife of one's son.

* Check-in: The process of registering at a hotel.

* Break-in: An illegal entry into a building.

* Man-of-war: A warship.

* Jack-of-all-trades: A person skilled in many things.

* Coat-of-arms: A heraldic emblem.

Adjective + Noun:

* Well-being: A state of health and happiness.

* High-rise: A tall building.

* Full-time: Working the standard number of hours.

* Part-time: Working fewer than standard hours.

* Long-term: Lasting for a considerable period.

* Short-term: Lasting for a brief period.

* First-rate: Excellent.

* Second-hand: Used.

Verb + Noun:

* Go-between: A person who acts as a mediator.

* Break-down: A failure or malfunction.

* Set-back: A delay or reversal.

* Drawback: A disadvantage.

* Run-off: An additional election or competition.

* Pick-up: A vehicle used for collecting people or things.

* Hang-up: A psychological problem.

Other:

* Self-service: A system where customers serve themselves.

* Self-esteem: Confidence in oneself.

* Ex-wife: A former wife.

* All-rounder: A person who excels in many areas.

* Over-the-counter: Available without a prescription.

* Out-of-bounds: Not allowed to be entered.

* Up-to-date: Current.

Important Note: Hyphenation rules are not always consistent, and there may be exceptions. It is best to consult a dictionary or style guide for the correct spelling.

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