A concrete noun is a word that names an object that can be seen. Any visible object that can be seen is a concrete noun. Here are some examples:
house, man, girl, book, sidewalk, squirrel, carrot, sofa, desk, shirt, face, mirror, cup, finger, dog, hamburger
We can point out each of these objects. We can even hold or touch them. That makes them concrete nouns.
An abstract noun names something that is not visible. An idea, an experience, and an emotion are all abstract nouns. These things cannot be seen, but they are still nouns. Here are some abstract nouns:
love, health, wealth, happiness, sorrow, beauty, ugliness, violence, serenity, oppression, anger, drama, joy
We can give examples of each of these nouns, but these words do not name any specific object. That makes them abstract nouns.
A concrete noun names an object that can be seen and often held or touched. An abstract noun does not name a specific object. Instead, it names an idea, an experience, or an emotion.
It’s your turn. Look at these two nouns. Which is the concrete noun, and which is the abstract noun? chair, excitement. Did you figure it out? Good for you!