homebound

¹ American  

[hohm-bound] / ˈhoʊmˈbaʊnd /

adjective

1. going home.

   homebound commuters.

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homebound ² American  

[hohm-bound] / ˈhoʊmˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. confined to one's home, especially because of illness.

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Etymology

Origin of homebound¹

First recorded in 1880–85; home + bound ⁴

Origin of homebound²

First recorded in 1880–85; home + bound ¹

Example Sentences

Less than a year into his tenure, the pandemic hit, and homebound consumers flocked to familiar brands like Kraft mac and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal

A second, even more fevered wave of studio construction took place during the pandemic, when homebound audiences sent streaming viewership soaring.

From The Wall Street Journal

It got to the point where even sitting became uncomfortable for Victoria, and she was largely homebound until her baby was born.

From BBC

She began dabbling after a foot injury left her homebound, and she was thrilled to finally find a craft that felt accessible to her.

From Los Angeles Times

Diaz noted that St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in South L.A. boasts a robust program that helps with food, clothing and medicine delivery for homebound individuals.

From Los Angeles Times