Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
housebound
Adjective
/ˈhaʊsˌbaʊnd/
Definition
Confined to one’s home due to illness or disability.
Examples
- After the accident, he became housebound and had to rely on family for assistance.
- The elderly woman was housebound for several months during her recovery.
Meaning
Someone who is housebound is unable to leave their home, often because of health issues or other circumstances that limit their mobility.
Synonyms
- confined
- restricted
- homebound
