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housebound

[hous-bound] / ˈhaʊsˌbaʊnd /
ADJECTIVE
confined to one's home.
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The nation’s second-largest private employer went on a hiring spree during the pandemic, when a housebound population took more of its shopping online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Abbie, who uses a wheelchair, said she is "basically housebound" because her wheelchair was in the house during the fire.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

In addition to the migraines, Chesson developed heart arrhythmias and severe sensitivity to lights, sound and everyday chemicals that have kept her largely housebound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025

There have been times he's been too anxious to do that and we were housebound but at the moment he's doing OK.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

For days on end they were virtually housebound, venturing out only to coal-bins or right next door for the trading of vital foodstuffs.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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