housebound

Example Sentences

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Geeta said in the years following her injury she was "quite housebound to avoid the fear and the shame that comes with bowel incontinence".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

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

Gemma said at one point she was almost housebound and could only get around through the help of a pushchair or shopping trolley.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

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