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homebound

1 American  
[hohm-bound] / ˈhoʊmˈbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. going home.

    homebound commuters.
homebound 2 American  
[hohm-bound] / ˈhoʊmˌbaʊnd /

adjective

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

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

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Homebound, cash-flush investors flocked to the mobile trading app in the millions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Ghaywan's new film Homebound, inspired by Peer's article, premiered at Cannes Film Festival's "Un Certain Regard" section this week, ending with a nine-minute long standing ovation.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

Homebound: I completely agree with you regarding the change of focus that far-off destination weddings impose.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023

“The Homebound Project” Sting performs and Amanda Seyfried appears in a new installment of this play-reading series benefiting the charity No Kid Hungry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2021

Homebound Saturday morning we planned to return to Rochester on Sunday evening, at which time I would be expected to check into the hospital; Monday's agenda would include surgery.

From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann

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