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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

At its heart is a will-they-won't-they romantic connection between Wood's housebound character Evie and her best friend, barrister Noa, played by Nabhaan Rizwaan.

From BBC Sep. 29, 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

"For us, Pip is not a benefit - it is access to life. Without it, people are left housebound and isolated."

From BBC May 27, 2025

Celia wrote her first letter to Gustavo Sierra de Armas upon the insistence of Jorge del Pino, who came courting during her housebound exile.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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