briefcompound
nounUK /ˈbriːfˌkɒmpaʊnd/
US /ˈbriːfˌkɑːmpaʊnd/
A briefcompound is a short word made by joining two smaller words together.
The word 'sunhat' is a briefcompound because it puts 'sun' and 'hat' together.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quick summary that combines several ideas into one short statement.
Her briefcompound of the meeting covered all the main points.
3. A small package made by mixing two or more ingredients together.
The pharmacist prepared a briefcompound of the two medicines.
4. A short enclosed area with a fence around it.
The chickens were kept in a briefcompound near the barn.