Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

compound

[kom-pound, kom-pound, kom-pound, kuhm-pound, kom-pound] / ˈkɒm paʊnd, kɒmˈpaʊnd, ˈkɒm paʊnd, kəmˈpaʊnd, ˈkɒm paʊnd /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

AFP journalists saw delegation vehicles entering the US embassy compound in the heart of Rome under tight security on Tuesday morning ahead of the talks, while the embassy declined to comment when asked.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Victory Giant’s earnings are estimated to increase at a 71% compound annual growth rate over 2026-2028, and it could disclose further capacity expansion plans in 2H, Citi analysts write in a recent note.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Their signature heat comes from capsaicin, a natural compound that activates heat and pain sensing nerve receptors.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

“A once-in-a-generation Hollywood Hills estate, this extraordinary 6.5-acre gated compound offers exceptional privacy, breathtaking panoramic views, and an unrivaled legacy of ownership,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Asians, Hispanics, whites, and Blacks work, pray, study, and play together and are paid the same salary for doing the same work at the compound.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

"Coffee is a very complex mixture of compounds," Safe said.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

The results support a growing body of research showing that diet, especially plant-based compounds, can influence biological pathways involved in aging and disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

When used together, the compounds strongly suppressed Roseburia intestinalis and Parabacteroides merdae.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

"We found that something as simple as the type of chewing gum used alongside beetroot juice can influence how effectively the body converts dietary nitrate into compounds that help lower blood pressure."

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

In this effect, the organic phosphorus compounds resemble the alkaloid poison muscarine, found in a poisonous mushroom, the fly amanita.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Plus, about one-third of the compounded drugs had added ingredients like vitamin B-12, which have not been studied in clinical trials.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Sadana told Barron’s that the explosion of AI made planning next to impossible, an issue compounded by the pricing decisions made by customers.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Ockenden added Harriet's death "was compounded by a systemic cover-up and investigations designed to mislead, which took a profound toll on the couple's wellbeing".

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

In her landmark report, Ockenden said Harriet's death "was compounded by a systemic cover-up and investigations designed to mislead, which took a profound toll on the couple's wellbeing".

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

This is now compounded by panic, which is bad for the digestion.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

More likely, he said, there were multiple compounding factors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

That’s because compounding interest allows your initial contribution to earn interest, and your interest to earn interest.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The war has taken a significant toll on an economy already buckling under runaway inflation—which hit 88.6% year-on-year in June—a weakened currency and years of compounding international isolation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

In his Canberra speech, Burgess defended the agency as it faced "concurrent, cascading, and compounding threats", and revealed details of investigations into two antisemitic firebombings traced to Iran.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

He traveled to Chicago, Asheville, Knoxville, Louisville, and Rochester, each overnight leg compounding his distress.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




Vocabulary lists containing compound


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training