homebound

1 of 2

adjective (1)

home·​bound ˈhōm-ˌbau̇nd 

: going homeward : bound for home

homebound travelers

homebound

2 of 2

adjective (2)

: confined to the home

Examples of homebound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Eligibility requirements include individuals who are 60 and older, disabled, homebound or have no caregiver to help with meal preparation. —Wendy Coschignano-Ford, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025

Caroline is homebound because of a chronic illness. —Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025

In its 10-year history, the Pet Pantry has grown from a handful of people collecting in-kind donations to a program that provides free pet food and supplies to hundreds of low- or no-income and homebound pet owners. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025

Officials with Meals on Wheels are reminding community members to check on their elderly or homebound neighbors. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

home entry 1 + bound entry 3

Adjective (2)

home entry 1 + bound entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1598, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for homebound

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound

Kids Definition

homebound

1 of 2 adjective

home·​bound ˈhōm-ˌbau̇nd 

: going or heading for home

homebound travelers

homebound

2 of 2 adjective

: confined to the home

was homebound with a broken foot