Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wheelchair-bound
adjective
/ˈwɪəlˌtʃɛr baʊnd/
Definition
A term used to describe a person who relies on a wheelchair for mobility due to a physical disability or impairment.
Examples
- The wheelchair-bound athlete excelled in the Paralympic Games.
- She quickly adapted to her new lifestyle after becoming wheelchair-bound.
- They designed the building to be accessible for wheelchair-bound visitors.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that an individual is constrained to a wheelchair as their primary means of movement.
Synonyms
- mobility-impaired
- confined to a wheelchair
- wheelchair-using
