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A noun that consists of several words?

A noun that consists of several words is called a compound noun.

Here are some examples:

* Single-word compound nouns:

* fireplace

* sunbeam

* rainbow

* Two-word compound nouns:

* high school

* dining room

* best friend

* Three-word compound nouns:

* mother-in-law

* long-term relationship

* state-of-the-art technology

* Compound nouns with hyphens:

* well-being

* sister-in-law

* up-to-date

Compound nouns can be written as one word, two words, or with hyphens. The specific form depends on the noun and its usage.

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