compoundphrase
Compoundphrase is a term used in some linguistic writings to denote a unit of meaning formed by combining two or more words that functions as a single syntactic unit within a sentence. It sits alongside concepts such as compound words and multiword expressions, but it specifically emphasizes the unity of a phrase rather than a single lexical item. In practice, compound phrases cover a broad range of constructions, including compound nouns like green tea and data center; adjective-noun pairs such as high school; and fixed idiomatic expressions like kick the bucket or by and large. They can also include phrasal verbs such as give up, where the sequence of words operates as a single verbal unit.
Formation and properties: Compound phrases arise through productive compounding, routine adjective-noun combinations, or conventionalized multiword expressions
Relation to other terms: The label compoundphrase is not universally standard across grammars. Some analyses treat