: confined to the home
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Marta W. Aldrich, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
That's the one true silver lining of being homebound — so much wonderful family time.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Some senior organizations will send visitors to those who are homebound.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
Ideal for the coffee shop regular, homebound worker, or library enthusiast.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Charlie eventually was placed on homebound instruction, receiving his lessons in a home setting and missing out on the opportunity to attend school with his non-disabled peers.
—Marta W. Aldrich, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
That's the one true silver lining of being homebound — so much wonderful family time.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Some senior organizations will send visitors to those who are homebound.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
Ideal for the coffee shop regular, homebound worker, or library enthusiast.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Homebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homebound. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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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
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