house arrest

NOUN

confinement in one's home

Synonyms

WEAK

close arrest preventive custody protective custody purdah

Example Sentences

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The “Federal Contraband” hitmaker was still on house arrest in January when the alleged music studio takeover took place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mossadegh soon turned himself in, was convicted of treason, served time in prison, and died under house arrest in 1967.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Guanipa was initially released from prison earlier this month, but was then rearrested and placed under house arrest for allegedly breaching the terms of his release.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

He had recently been freed from prison but then quickly re-detained and kept under house arrest.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I would say them like a catechism, like the girls used to tease and recite “the commandments” of their house arrest.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez