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Is red shoes a compound word?

No, "red shoes" is not a compound word. It is a noun phrase, consisting of an adjective ("red") modifying a noun ("shoes").

Here's why it's not a compound word:

* Compound words are formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a single meaning (e.g., "fireplace," "rainbow").

* "Red shoes" maintains the separate meanings of "red" and "shoes." It describes a type of shoe, but it doesn't create a new word with a unique meaning.

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